Crop a photo to 51 × 51 mm — USA visa
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a USA visa. Ready to print or upload.
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm |
| Digital resolution | 600 × 600 px |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 602 × 602 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1205 × 1205 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Head, share of height | 50–69% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white or off-white background without shadows or foreign objects. #ffffff |
| Glasses | Glasses prohibited, except for rare medical exceptions. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
For upload the file must stay under 240 KB — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 50–69%
- 03
Save the 51 × 51 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white or off-white background without shadows or foreign objects.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 51 × 51 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 602 × 602 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glasses in the frame. This document does not accept them at all — take them off and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
USA-specific things to know
- Glasses banned in new visa photos since November 1, 2016, except rare medical cases (e.g. recent ocular surgery) with a signed statement from a medical professional; frames must not obscure the eyes, no glare or shadows on the lenses
- Digital upload 240 KB ceiling is server-enforced — phone-camera JPEGs at default quality usually exceed this
- Square aspect (1:1) is mandatory — most country visa photos are not square; this trips applicants
- Both digital (DS-160) and printed 2×2 (interview) required — use same session for consistency
Printing on a single sheet
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 4 (2 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 20 (4 × 5)
Where these numbers come from
Source: U.S. Department of State. Last checked against the official page on 21 May 2026.
What the source confirms
- The U.S. Department of State requires visa photos or digital images to be in color, recent within 6 months, and taken on a plain white or off-white background.
- The official composition rule sets head height at 1 to 1 3/8 inches, equivalent to 50-69% of total image height for digital images.
- Immigrant visa printed photos must be 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm); DS-160/DS-1648 applications can require a digital upload.
- Eyeglasses are not allowed in new visa photos except rare documented medical exceptions, with eyes unobscured and no glare.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa photo be in USA?
51 × 51 mm. 50–69% of photo height.
How many pixels is 51 × 51 mm when printed?
602 × 602 px (300 dpi) · 1205 × 1205 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
50–69% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain white or off-white background without shadows or foreign objects.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.
How heavy may the file be for online upload?
For upload the file must stay under 240 KB — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.