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Visa expression is neutral, not the passport smile. Checklist · Official refusal reasons
CEAC upload: square JPEG 600×600 to 1200×1200 px, usually 600×600, ≤240 KB, white background, no glasses. Official: travel.state.gov visa photos.
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Your US Visa Photo — Ready to Submit
PixID automatically produces a photo that meets every official requirement for DS-160 and US visa 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
Official US Visa Photo Requirements
The US State Department requires the following for DS-160 and other nonimmigrant visa 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 Visa Photos Get Rejected
The State Department uses automated scanning to check every photo. These are the most common reasons for rejection:
Off-white, gray, or cream backgrounds are rejected. If the wall is not plain white or off-white, retake the photo. We do not alter the background.
Your head must occupy 50–69% of the frame. PixID measures and adjusts this precisely.
Glasses have been banned from all US government photos since 2016. PixID flags this before you download.
The photo must be exactly square with your head centered. PixID crops to the exact specification.
A neutral expression is required. A wide smile can interfere with biometric matching.
Uneven lighting creates shadows that cause rejections. PixID's lighting correction removes this.
State Department requires your photo to reflect your current appearance. Always use a recent photo.
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 | ✔ Automated checks | ✖ No guarantee |
| Guarantee | ✔ free redo if your photo fails our check (per Terms) | ✖ 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
PixID sets a compliant background, resizes the file, centers and crops your head to the required frame ratio, and checks lighting — all in seconds.
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Your compliant US Visa photo is ready. Download for online submission, or print at home or at any pharmacy.
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