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Create your compliant US Student visa photo in 2 minutes. AI-powered background correction, automatic head sizing, and instant download. Only $4.99. 100% money-back guarantee. Official source: travel.state.gov · uscis.gov

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PixID automatically produces a photo that meets every official requirement for F-1 student visa and DS-160 applications:

Correct 2×2 inch size (51×51 mm)
600×600 pixel digital format (JPEG, max 240 KB)
Pure white background — corrected automatically
Head size between 50–69% of frame — adjusted automatically
Neutral expression guidance
No glasses reminder before download
Lighting and shadow correction
Ready for online submission or home printing

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Official US Student Visa Photo Requirements

The US State Department requires the following for F-1 student visa (DS-160) photos. Your photo must be:

2×2 inches (51×51 mm) for printed submissions
600×600 to 1200×1200 pixels for digital upload
JPEG format, maximum file size 240 KB
Square aspect ratio (height must equal width)
Plain white or off-white background, no shadows or patterns
Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
Full-face view, looking directly at the camera
Neutral facial expression, both eyes open
Head occupying 50–69% of the total image height (1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head)
No glasses (banned from all US government photos)
No hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious purposes
No uniforms — daily clothing only
No filters or digital enhancements to change your appearance

Why US Student Visa Photos Get Rejected

The State Department uses automated scanning to check every photo. These are the most common reasons for rejection:

Background not pure white

Off-white, gray, or cream backgrounds are rejected. PixID replaces your background with compliant pure white automatically.

Head too small or too large

Your head must occupy 50–69% of the frame. PixID measures and adjusts this precisely.

Glasses on

Glasses have been banned from all US government photos since 2016. PixID flags this before you download.

Wrong crop ratio

The photo must be exactly square with your head centered. PixID crops to the exact specification.

Smile too wide

A neutral expression is required. A wide smile can interfere with biometric matching.

Shadows on face or background

Uneven lighting creates shadows that cause rejections. PixID's lighting correction removes this.

Photo older than 6 months

State Department requires your photo to reflect your current appearance. Always use a recent photo.

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PixID vs CVS / Walgreens

	PixID	CVS / Walgreens
Price	✔ $4.99	✖ $16–20
Time	✔ 2 minutes	✖ Travel required
Location	✔ No travel	✖ Store lighting issues
Download	✔ Instant digital download	✖ No digital option
Compliance check	✔ AI-powered automatic	✖ No guarantee
Guarantee	✔ 100% money-back guarantee	✖ No compliance guarantee

How It Works

Upload your photo

Use any recent photo from your phone or computer. Selfies work fine — you don't need a professional photographer.

We automatically adjust to US standards

Our AI corrects your background to pure white, resizes to 600×600 pixels, centers and crops your head to 50–69% frame ratio, and smooths lighting — all in seconds.

Download instantly

Your compliant US Student visa photo is ready. Download for online submission, or print at home or at any pharmacy.

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FAQ

Yes. PixID produces photos that meet all official US student visa photo requirements: 2×2 inches, 600×600 pixels minimum, JPEG format under 240 KB, plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses, and correct head size between 50–69% of the frame.

Yes. Our US Student visa photo meets the same requirements used for F-1/DS-160 and US student visa applications. Same 2×2 inch, white background, head size 50–69%.

Yes, if it was taken within the last 6 months and meets both sets of requirements. State Department requires 2×2 inch, white background, neutral expression, no glasses for both. PixID works with any recent photo.

Some consulates require one or two printed 2×2 photos at the interview; others use the digital file from DS-160. PixID gives you a digital file ready for upload or printing at any pharmacy.

Yes. You get a digital file ready for online submission or printing at home or at a pharmacy.

We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If your photo is rejected for any technical reason, we'll make it right at no extra cost.

Yes. Photos are processed automatically and deleted after delivery. We never store your image.

No. PixID never alters facial features or applies beauty filters. We only crop, resize, and set background. Since January 2026, the US State Department rejects AI-altered passport photos. PixID is fully compliant — your photo remains a true, unmodified likeness.

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