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US Visa & Passport Photo File Size Requirements Explained
Understand DS-160 and US Visa electronic photo guidelines, minimum byte limits, and how to increase photo size safely.
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US Visa (DS-160) Electronic Photo Requirements
The US Department of State requires:
- Square aspect ratio (minimum 600 x 600 pixels up to 1200 x 1200 pixels).
- File size must be between 240 KB and 2 MB (maximum 240 KB minimum requirement on some embassies).
- Color in sRGB color space.
Using SizeIncreaser, you can upscale your US visa photo to 300 KB or 500 KB to easily bypass minimum file size filters while preserving clarity.
Official Portal Rules Notice: Portal upload criteria (minimum byte sizes, aspect ratios, and compression limits) may be updated periodically by exam authorities and visa consulates. Always verify current notifications before final submission.
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