What is the required head height and eye-line position for a United States visa photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 25.4mm and 35.1mm (50%–69% of total frame height, or 300–414px). The horizontal eye line must sit 28.4mm to 35.1mm (336–414px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch)?

The mandatory background color is Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF) (exact hex code #FFFFFF). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #FFFFFF.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my United States visa photo?

No. U.S. CEAC DS-160 / DS-260 Department of State Portal strictly prohibits eyeglasses in U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 50.8×50.8mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 6 calibrated copies (3×2 Grid (6 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official U.S. CEAC DS-160 / DS-260 Department of State Portal Specification

🇺🇸U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch)

Pre-calibrated to 2"×2" (50.8×50.8mm) at 300 DPI (600×600px) with Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF) backdrop.

Print Sheet

6 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

20–240 KB

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Official Measurement Blueprint

U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch) Size & Head Position

Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

2" × 2" (50.8 × 50.8 mm) • 600×600px at 300 DPI (20–240 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

50% to 69% of frame (1"–1.38" / 25.4–35.1 mm). Auto-targeted to 59.5%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

56% to 69% from bottom (1.12"–1.38" / 28.4–35.1 mm). Auto-targeted to 62.5%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Recommended
• Background: Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF)

United States Requirements Note

Strictly formatted for the U.S. Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) DS-160 and DS-260 photo validator.

Authority: U.S. CEAC DS-160 / DS-260 Department of State PortalFull U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	50.8 × 50.8 mm (2" × 2")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	25.4–35.1 mm (1"–1.38" / 50%–69%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	28.4–35.1 mm (1.12"–1.38" / 56%–69%)
Official Background Color	Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Frontal Pose Required
Portal File Size Window	20 KB to 240 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top United States Photo Rejection Reasons

!File size exceeding 240 KB on the CEAC DS-160 online upload portal
!Non-square aspect ratio (must be strictly 1:1 from 600×600px to 1200×1200px)
!Eyeglasses glare or frames obstructing eye contours

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch)

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Upload or Capture Your Portrait for U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying United States pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 4°).
3
Auto-Crop to 50.8×50.8mm & Replace Background with #FFFFFF
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (30.3mm) and places your eye line at 31.8mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #FFFFFF.
4
Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 6-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 600×600px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (3×2 Grid (6 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for U.S. CEAC DS-160 / DS-260 Department of State Portal.

According to U.S. CEAC DS-160 / DS-260 Department of State Portal, the official U.S. Visa DS-160 Photo (2×2 inch) size is 50.8mm × 50.8mm (2" × 2"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 600 × 600 pixels with a file size between 20 KB and 240 KB.

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