Visa Photo Size Requirements
Quick Reference
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 pixels
- Physical Size
- 50mm × 50mm (5cm × 5cm)
- Max File Size
- 500 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Background
- White or off-white (varies by country)
Common Upload Errors
- Wrong dimensions — US visa requires 2×2 inch (600×600 px at 300 DPI equivalent)
- Head size incorrect — face must be 50–69% of photo height
- Background colour wrong for specific country requirements
- Photo older than 6 months rejected by embassy portals
How to Resize Your Photo
- 1
Check your destination country's specific visa photo rules
- 2
Open Photo Resizer and select the Visa Photo preset (600×600 px)
- 3
Upload a recent front-facing photo
- 4
Choose white background and resize to under 500 KB
- 5
Download and upload to VFS Global, US embassy, or relevant portal
Resize your photo to the exact dimensions and file size — free, instant, and private in your browser.
Resize Visa Photo FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is visa photo size for US visa from India?
US visa photos require 2×2 inches (51×51mm), typically 600×600 pixels, with a white background and file size under 240 KB for DS-160 upload.
What is Schengen visa photo size?
Schengen visa photos are 35×45mm (413×531 pixels) with a light grey or white background — different from the standard 50×50mm visa size.
What is UK visa photo size from India?
UK visa photos require 35×45mm dimensions with a plain cream or light grey background, matching the standard ICAO passport photo format.
Is 600×600 pixels correct for visa photos?
600×600 pixels (50×50mm) is the standard for many visa applications including US, Canada, and Australia online submissions.
How to resize photo for visa application online?
Use WorkUtilities Photo Resizer with the Visa preset to get a 600×600 px photo compressed to your required KB limit.