What are the exact US Visa (DS-160) and DV Lottery photo specifications?

The photo must be square (2x2 inches / minimum 600x600 px up to 1200x1200 px), in JPEG format, with file size under 240 KB. The head must measure between 50% and 69% of the total image height on a pure white or off-white background.

What are the Schengen Visa photo requirements (France, Germany, Italy, Spain)?

Schengen visa photos must measure 35x45 mm (standard 413x531 px at 300 DPI). The face must take up 70% to 80% of the photograph, centered with a neutral facial expression and light background.

Is this visa photo tool free and safe for official government portals?

Yes. SolveMyPDF processes and aligns your photo entirely client-side inside your browser with zero server uploads, keeping your biometric and identity data 100% private and secure.

Official Biometric Visa & Passport Standards

US & Schengen Visa Photo Tool (Free)

Resize and crop photos for US DS-160, DV Lottery, Schengen, UK, and Canada visas. Uses official biometric alignment guide.

1. Select Country & Visa Type:

Upload Your Photo:

Biometric Standards Checklist:

White or off-white background
Eyes open, neutral expression, mouth closed
No glasses, hats, or dark shadows across face
Both ears and crown of head visible

Biometric Alignment Preview

Upload your photo to align

Official Visa Photo Standards Guide (US DS-160, DV Lottery & Schengen)

Avoid costly visa application rejections by government embassies. Ensure your photo strictly complies with biometric proportions.

Select Target Country

Choose US Visa (600x600 px), Schengen Europe (35x45 mm), UK, or Canada specifications.

Biometric Oval Alignment

Use the on-screen green biometric guide to align your eye level line and face oval exactly within the embassy requirements.

Instant Embassy-Approved JPG

Download your verified photo compressed under the strict KB limit (e.g. < 240 KB for US Dept of State).

Official Biometric Comparison Matrix:

Visa / Application	Dimensions	Head Height Ratio	Max File Size	Background
US Visa (DS-160) & DV Lottery	2 x 2 inches (600x600 px)	50% to 69% of height	< 240 KB	Pure White / Off-White
Schengen Europe (France, Germany)	35 x 45 mm (413x531 px)	70% to 80% of height	< 200 KB	Light Gray or White
United Kingdom (UK Visa)	35 x 45 mm	29 mm to 34 mm head	50 KB - 10 MB	Plain Cream or Light Grey
Canada Visa & PR	50 x 70 mm (420x540 px)	31 mm to 36 mm head	< 300 KB	Pure White

Frequently Asked Questions (Visa Photo Validator)

Can I wear eyeglasses or colored contact lenses for my US or Schengen visa photo?

No. Eyeglasses and colored contacts are strictly prohibited for US visa, Green Card lottery, and Schengen European visa applications. Your eyes must be completely uncovered and visible.

Is my biometric face photo stored on any external server?

Never. SolveMyPDF performs 100% of photo processing, cropping, and compression inside your browser's HTML5 Canvas. Your photo never touches a remote server.

Frequently asked questions

What are the exact US Visa (DS-160) and DV Lottery photo specifications?: The photo must be square (2x2 inches / minimum 600x600 px up to 1200x1200 px), in JPEG format, with file size under 240 KB. The head must measure between 50% and 69% of the total image height on a pure white or off-white background.
What are the Schengen Visa photo requirements (France, Germany, Italy, Spain)?: Schengen visa photos must measure 35x45 mm (standard 413x531 px at 300 DPI). The face must take up 70% to 80% of the photograph, centered with a neutral facial expression and light background.
Is this visa photo tool free and safe for official government portals?: Yes. SolveMyPDF processes and aligns your photo entirely client-side inside your browser with zero server uploads, keeping your biometric and identity data 100% private and secure.

This tool produces a formatted template from the details you enter. It is not legal, tax, or medical advice — see our Terms of Service. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and change over time, so have anything consequential checked by a qualified professional.