Generate compliant DS-160, F-1 Student, and B1/B2 US Visa photos online in seconds. Free AI background removal and 300 DPI 4x6 printable sheet tiling.
Target Spec: US Visa Application (50.8x50.8mm)
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Updated to reflect latest consulate and passport agency guidelines
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) / 1200x1200px
Official standard dimensions for paper print and digital submission.
1" to 1 3/8" (50% to 69% of height)
Measured from chin to top of hair. Automated face detection locks this ratio.
Solid Plain White (#FFFFFF)
AI automatically removes background shadows and replaces backdrop.
600 x 600 px min @ 300 DPI
High-DPI output ensuring crisp 300 DPI physical prints.
Fast, free, and no professional studio equipment needed
Stand 4 to 6 feet away from a wall under natural daylight. Look straight ahead with a neutral facial expression.
Upload your picture above. PassPhotoMaker auto-detects your face mesh, locks the ratio to 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) / 1200x1200px, and cleans the background.
Download your high-res digital image for online submission and get a 300 DPI tiled 4x6" printable sheet for local printing.
Save money by printing standard 4x6 inch photo prints
In-store pharmacy counters at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Post Offices charge anywhere between $16.99 and $21.99 to take and print a set of two passport photos.
With PassPhotoMaker, you can download a pre-formatted 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) photo print sheet containing multiple perfectly tiled 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) / 1200x1200px photos at 300 DPI. Order this file as a standard 4x6 photo print at any store lab or home printer for less than $10 total!
Every exported 4x6 sheet includes faint light grey dotted borders surrounding each individual photo, making precise cutting effortless with standard household scissors.
Direct feature & cost breakdown
| Feature / Service | PassPhotoMaker Online | CVS / Walgreens Kiosks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Price | Affordable (Under $10) | $16.99 – $21.99 |
| Photo Retakes | Unlimited Free Retakes | 1 or 2 retakes only |
| AI Background Cleanup | Automatic Plain White (#FFFFFF) | Manual wall background |
| Processing Time | Under 10 Seconds | 15–30 Minute In-Store Wait |
| 4x6 Tiled Print Sheet | Included (300 DPI Export) | Extra Charge / Physical Cut Only |
Expert answers for guaranteed document acceptance
A DS-160 US visa photo must be square (aspect ratio 1:1), 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) or 600x600 to 1200x1200 pixels. The file size must be less than 240 KB with a plain white background.
Yes! US Passport and US Visa (DS-160) photos share the exact same 2x2 inch (51x51mm) specifications and solid white background requirements.
PassPhotoMaker exports a high-resolution 600 DPI JPEG formatted specifically to pass the Department of State CEAC DS-160 online validator.