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Visa photo resizer

Every visa authority sets its own photo rules, and they rarely match the passport photo you already have: the US wants a 600×600 pixel square, Schengen countries want 35×45mm, and the UK has its own quirks. This resizer carries presets for the most-applied-for visas so you are not guessing at the pixel maths yourself.

  • No upload — files stay on your device
  • Works offline once loaded
  • Free forever, no signup, no watermark
Drop a photo here, or tap to choose JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC from your phone — nothing is uploaded
Target file size
Custom target (KB)
Width (px, optional)
Height (px, optional)

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How to use this tool

  1. Pick your destination

    Choose the US, Schengen or UK preset — each sets the pixel dimensions that country's visa system expects.

  2. Add your photo

    Use a plain, light background and a neutral, front-facing expression; drop the photo onto the box.

  3. Download and check the checklist

    The file is sized correctly, but only the issuing authority's published photo checklist can confirm full acceptance — read it before you submit.

Questions people ask

What size photo does a US visa need?

The US Department of State asks for a 2×2 inch photo, which digitally is 600×600 pixels, on a plain white or off-white background, with the head between roughly 1 and 1⅜ inches tall in the frame. This tool sets the pixel size; positioning and background are still on you.

Is a Schengen visa photo the same as an Indian passport photo?

They use the same 35×45mm dimensions, but Schengen countries are stricter about the background being plain light grey or white and the photo being no older than six months — check the specific consulate's checklist, since some add extra rules.

Does this tool guarantee my visa photo will be accepted?

No tool can guarantee that — visa photo rejection is usually about background, expression, lighting or head position, not just pixel size. This resizer gets the dimensions and file size right; the rest follows the published photo guidance for the visa you are applying for.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. The resizing happens inside your own browser using the Canvas API, and this site has no upload endpoint at all. You can switch off your internet connection after the page loads and the tool still works.

Will resizing to a small KB size ruin my photo?

Quality does drop as the file gets smaller, but the tool searches for the highest JPEG quality that still fits your target instead of guessing. The preview shows exactly what you are about to download, so you can judge it before saving.

Can I set the pixel width and height as well as the KB size?

Yes. Enter a width and height and the photo is resized to those dimensions first, then compressed to your KB target. Leave them blank to keep the original proportions.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. Tapping the drop zone opens your camera or gallery, and the download works the same way it does on a desktop. Most forms are filled on a phone, so the tool is built for that first.

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