600 × 600 pixel photo
Many online forms ask for a square 600 × 600 pixel JPEG. The tool crops your photo to a square, centres the face and keeps the file under 240 KB.
- 600 × 600 px digital
- White or off-white background
600 × 600 pixel photo
or drag it here. JPG, PNG or WebP from your phone or computer.
Requirements
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600 × 600 pixel photo requirements
| Digital file | 600 × 600 px, JPEG |
|---|---|
| Head height | 50–69% of the photo height |
| Eye height | 56–69% up from the bottom |
| Background | White or off-white |
| File size | Up to 240 KB |
| Colour | Colour photo, sharp and evenly lit |
600 × 600 pixels is the same shape as a 2 × 2 inch print at 300 DPI. It's used by the US visa DS-160, the DV lottery and many university and job portals.
How to take the photo
Find a plain, light wall
Stand about half a metre in front of it so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall around your head.
Face the light
Daylight from a window in front of you works best. Avoid overhead lights that cast shadows under the eyes.
Have someone take it at eye level
The camera should be about 1.2 m (4 ft) away, level with your eyes. Leave space above your head and include your shoulders.
Crop it here
Add the photo above, check that the top of your head and your chin sit on the red lines, and download.
Tips for this document
- If a form gives a different maximum file size, use the KB resizer after downloading.
Common reasons photos are rejected
- Correct
- Head too small
- Head too large
- Head tilted
- Shadow behind
- Busy background
Questions people ask
How do I make my photo 600x600?
Add your photo above, line up your face with the guide and download. The file is exactly 600 × 600 pixels.