Resize an image to 600 × 600 pixels

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US Department of State requires exactly 600 × 600 pixels and rejects anything else. Drop your image and get that size back, resampled sharply on your device with nothing uploaded.

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How to use Resize Image to 600x600

Resize Image to 600x600 – Resize to exactly 600 × 600 px - the size US Department of State requires. Free, no upload.

Choose or drop your image.
The size is already set to 600 × 600 pixels.
Turn off "Keep aspect ratio" if the form demands exactly this size.
Click Resize and download.

Supported formats

Input: JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC
Output: Same as input, JPG, PNG

What 600 × 600 pixels is for

A large square, used where the photo will be checked by automated face detection rather than only by eye. At this size there is no excuse for a soft image: start from the original photo, not from a copy that has already been resized or sent through a messaging app.

Forms that require exactly 600 × 600

These forms state 600 × 600 pixels in their own notice, linked below. Specs change with each cycle, so confirm against the notice for your year before you submit.

Read the US Department of State, DV program photo rules source

Official 600 × 600 px requirements
Form	Upload	File size	Source
US Department of State, DV program photo rules	Diversity Visa (green card lottery) – photo	0-240 KB	Official notice

Exact size, or fit inside it

With "Keep aspect ratio" on, the image is fitted inside 600 × 600 without stretching, so one side may end up smaller than the target. Turn it off to get exactly 600 × 600, which stretches the picture if its shape does not match. For a form that rejects anything but the exact size, crop to the right shape first and then resize - that way nothing is distorted.

Limitations

Enlarging a small image to this size cannot add detail that was never captured.
The tool checks dimensions, file size and format - not whether the photo itself meets a form’s rules on pose, background or how recent it is.

Privacy

Files you choose are read into your browser’s memory and processed on your device; they are not uploaded to a server. Temporary download links are released after use, and the offline cache never stores your documents. More about privacy and limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make an image exactly 600 × 600 pixels?

Drop it here and turn off "Keep aspect ratio" - the result is exactly 600 × 600. Leave it on and the image is fitted inside that box instead, keeping its shape.

Will it stretch my photo?

Only with "Keep aspect ratio" turned off and a source image of a different shape. Crop to the right proportions first if you want the exact size without distortion.

Which form needs 600 × 600 px?

US Department of State, DV program photo rules. Each figure was read from that notice - confirm against your own before submitting.

Will resizing blur the image?

Making an image smaller uses Lanczos-3 resampling, which keeps edges crisp. Enlarging cannot invent detail that was never captured, so a large upscale will always look soft.

Is my image uploaded?

No. It is resized in your browser, on your device. Nothing is sent to a server, which matters when the image is an ID photo or a signature.

Is it free?

Yes - free, no signup, no watermark and no limit on how many images you resize.