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Prepare your photo for any visa application online — US DS-160, Schengen visa, UK visa, and India visa. Resize to the correct dimensions and compress to the required KB limit. No upload, no signup.
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Visa photo requirements by country
| Visa type | Size (mm) | Size (px at 300 DPI) | File size | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US DS-160 Visa | 51×51 mm | 600×600 px | 11–240 KB JPEG | White / off-white |
| Schengen Visa | 35×45 mm | 413×531 px | Under 200 KB JPEG | White / light grey |
| UK Visa / Passport | 35×45 mm | 413×531 px | Under 6 MB JPEG | Cream / light grey |
| India e-Visa | 50×50 mm | 590×590 px | 10–1000 KB JPEG | White |
Requirements can change — always verify with the official embassy or consulate website before submitting.
Step-by-step guide
- Take or scan your photo. Use good natural or indoor lighting. Stand in front of a plain white or light background. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression.
- Open UploadReady. Click the link below — the tool runs in your browser. No installation, no account.
- Set target dimensions. Enter the pixel dimensions for your specific visa type (e.g. 600×600 for DS-160).
- Set target file size. Enter the required KB limit (e.g. 240 KB for DS-160, 200 KB for Schengen).
- Download and upload to the portal. Verify the photo meets framing requirements before submitting — face centred, no shadows, expression neutral.
Common visa photo mistakes to avoid
- Wrong file size. Uploading a 2 MB photo to a portal with a 240 KB limit will fail. Always check and compress to the required maximum.
- Wrong dimensions. A 400×600 px photo submitted where 600×600 px is required may be rejected or display incorrectly.
- Coloured background. Consulates require white, off-white, or light grey — not blue, red, or patterned backgrounds.
- Glasses and shadows. Many consulates no longer accept glasses in visa photos. Avoid harsh shadows across the face.
- PNG format where JPEG is required. DS-160 and Indian passport portals require JPEG only. Convert PNG to JPEG before uploading.
FAQ
What size photo does the US DS-160 visa form require?
The DS-160 requires 600×600 pixels (51×51 mm), JPEG format, between 11 KB and 240 KB. The face must fill 50–69% of the frame against a plain white or off-white background.
What is the Schengen visa photo size?
35×45 mm (approximately 413×531 px at 300 DPI). Plain white or light grey background. Face centred and taking 70–80% of the frame. JPEG format under 200 KB is a safe default for all Schengen consulate portals.
What background colour is required for visa photos?
Most countries require plain white or off-white. US DS-160: white or off-white. Schengen: white or light grey. UK: light grey or cream. India e-visa: white. Coloured or patterned backgrounds will result in rejection.
Can I take my own visa photo at home?
Yes — home photos are accepted if they meet background, lighting, expression, and framing requirements. Use a white wall or sheet, natural daylight from a window, and face the camera directly with a neutral expression. Use UploadReady to resize and compress the photo after taking it.
What format does the DS-160 accept — JPG or PNG?
JPEG only. PNG files will be rejected. If your photo is PNG, convert it to JPEG using UploadReady first, then resize to 600×600 px and compress to under 240 KB.