Square profile photos
Start with enough space around the subject because a square crop removes content from the longer side.
Create a square 600×600 pixel JPG with a centred crop. The dimensions and a practical 240 KB ceiling are ready before you choose the image.
or choose one from your device
JPG, PNG, or WebP · up to 25 MBCopy the exact rule shown by your form or portal.
Technical checks do not guarantee official acceptance. Always review the current photo-content instructions.
The preset centre-crops the original to a square and exports exactly 600 pixels wide by 600 pixels high. It does not stretch faces or objects. The 240 KB ceiling is useful for common portal requirements but can be changed.
RulePix performs the resize and compression inside your browser. The original image is never sent to HandyTrove, and the downloaded copy has no watermark.
Start with enough space around the subject because a square crop removes content from the longer side.
A 600×600 file only satisfies pixel dimensions; pose, background, lighting, and eligibility remain separate checks.
For a US visa application, use RulePix’s official-source US visa profile and follow current State Department photo-content rules.
Use a clear original whenever possible.
Change the format or dimensions only if your portal says so.
Check the downloaded pixels, KB, crop, and visible content.
Have a different rule? Open the full image rule fitter →
No. RulePix uses a centred crop to fill the square frame while preserving the original proportions.
No. It creates the technical pixel dimensions only. Official systems separately assess the face, pose, background, lighting, recency, and other requirements.
Yes. The page loads a 1–240 KB range, but you can enter the exact file-size rule shown by your destination portal.
Working from an upload form? Use the five-point photo checklist →