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Compress Photo to 240KB — DS-160 US Visa Ready
The DS-160 US Visa application requires photos under 240KB in JPEG format. Most phone photos are 3-8MB — way too large. Our free tool compresses any photo to exactly under 240KB in seconds, no upload needed.
⚠️ DS-160 Photo Requirements (travel.state.gov)
✓ Format: JPEG only (not PNG, not HEIC)
✓ File size: Under 240KB
✓ Dimensions: 600×600px to 1200×1200px
✓ Background: White or off-white
✓ Color space: sRGB (iPhone Display P3 will be rejected)
✓ Taken within the last 6 months
✓ File size: Under 240KB
✓ Dimensions: 600×600px to 1200×1200px
✓ Background: White or off-white
✓ Color space: sRGB (iPhone Display P3 will be rejected)
✓ Taken within the last 6 months
🎯 Compress to Under 240KB — Instant, Free
No upload. Files stay on your device. JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC supported. Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows.
⚡ Compress to 240KB Now — FreeOfficial DS-160 form: ceac.state.gov/genniv
Common DS-160 Photo Errors (and how to fix them)
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❌ iPhone HEIC format rejected
✅ DS-160 only accepts JPEG. Our tool automatically converts HEIC to JPEG during compression.
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❌ Display P3 color space rejected
✅ iPhones shoot in Display P3 color space. DS-160 requires sRGB. Our tool converts automatically.
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❌ Photo too large (3MB, 5MB, 8MB)
✅ Click Exact KB Mode, enter 240 as target. We compress to under 240KB while maintaining quality.
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❌ Wrong background color
✅ DS-160 requires white or off-white background. Make sure no shadows or patterns are visible.
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❌ Face too small or too large
✅ Your head must fill 50-69% of the frame. Crop your photo so face is centered and appropriately sized.
How to Compress Photo to 240KB for DS-160
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Click the button above
Opens free compressor. No signup, no install, works instantly.
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Upload your photo
Drag & drop or click to select. JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC all supported.
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Select Exact KB Mode
Click the "🎯 Exact KB Mode" tab and enter 240 as your target size.
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Download your compressed photo
Download the JPEG file. It will be under 240KB and ready for DS-160 upload.
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Upload to DS-160
Go to ceac.state.gov/genniv and upload your compressed photo to the application.
FAQ — 240KB Photo Compression
Q: Why does DS-160 require photos under 240KB?
The US State Department DS-160 visa application system has a strict 240KB file size limit for uploaded photos. The photo must also be JPEG format, between 600x600px and 1200x1200px, with white or off-white background.
Q: My iPhone photo is too large for DS-160. How do I compress it?
iPhone photos are often 3-8MB in HEIC format. Use our tool to convert and compress to under 240KB JPEG automatically. We also convert Display P3 color space to sRGB which DS-160 requires.
Q: What exactly are the DS-160 photo requirements?
DS-160 photo requirements: JPEG format only, file size under 240KB, dimensions 600x600px to 1200x1200px, white or off-white background, sRGB color space, head must fill 50-69% of frame, taken within 6 months.
Q: Will compressing to 240KB reduce photo quality?
Our tool uses smart compression that maintains visual quality while hitting the exact file size target. The result is perfectly acceptable for DS-160 and all US visa applications.
Q: Does this work for other visa applications besides DS-160?
Yes. 240KB is also required for USCIS passport renewals and some other US government forms. Our tool works for any document requiring photos under 240KB.