# US Visa Photo — 2x2in DS-160 Photo On-Device

> AI-powered app for creating compliant US visa-style photos on iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by JIAJUN ZHANG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-visa-photo/id6761959861 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JIAJUN ZHANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892209004)
- Category: Utilities, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-visa-photo/id6761959861/reviews.md

## What is US Visa Photo?

$1.99 per photo. No subscription. Stop fighting manual face sliders — US Visa Photo turns any front-facing shot into a compliant 2×2" visa-style photo — right on your iPhone.

WHAT IT DOES
• One tap, no dragging — camera or Photos to a finished, correctly cropped photo in seconds.
• Automatic background removal — Replaces any backdrop with a clean white background suitable for U.S. visa-style submissions.
• Smart DS-160 cropping — Targets head height 50–69% of the frame and eyes 56–69% from the bottom, aligned with the State Department digital template.
• Live measurements — Schematic overlay shows head and eye percentages before you export.
• Export checklist — After a successful preview, a checklist walks through size (2×2"), pixel range (600–1200, with your actual export size), measured head % and eye-from-bottom %, white background, lighting guidance, JPEG export, DS-160 file size limit (≤240 kB), and our no–face-reshaping policy.
• High-resolution export — Square JPEG from 600 up to 1200 px per side, automatically compressed to meet the DS-160 upload file size limit (≤240 kB).
• Free to download — Photo processing, live preview, and the full compliance checklist are free to use, with unlimited retries before you buy. Exporting the final full-resolution photo requires a one-time in-app purchase (one export per purchase).

INPUT & LANGUAGE
• Take a new picture with the camera, or pick from your photo library.
• In-app language switcher: English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Español, 日本語, Deutsch, Français — defaults to your device language when supported.

WHY CHOOSE US VISA PHOTO
• 100% private — Processing uses Apple’s Vision framework on-device. No photo upload for editing. No accounts. No analytics SDKs in the app.
• Save money — $1.99 per export compared to $16+ at many retail photo kiosks. Reprocess as many times as you like before purchasing.
• Save time — No trip to a studio for a single print. Typical flow completes in seconds on-device.
• No subscription — One-time unlock per exported photo.

SAVED PHOTOS
• After a successful purchase, the exported image can be kept in the app’s on-device “Saved Photos” list (same device only; deleting the app removes local app data). Share or delete from the detail screen anytime.

WORKS FOR
• U.S. Nonimmigrant visa (DS-160) digital photo workflows
• U.S. Passport-style 2×2" photos (verify current Department of State / USPS rules before submitting)
• Green Card / permanent resident–style submissions where a 2×2" digital image is accepted
• DV Lottery, student (F/J), work (H/L/O), and other categories that use the same photo spec — always confirm with official instructions.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Tap Take Photo or Choose from Photos.
2. Tap “Crop to DS-160 & remove background” — the app detects the face, crops to a square, and composites a white background.
3. Review the preview, overlay numbers, and export checklist.
4. Unlock with a one-time in-app purchase when you’re satisfied, then save or share the JPEG. Find past exports under Saved Photos.

TECHNICAL NOTES
• iOS 17+. iPhone. Core processing does not require internet; App Store / StoreKit needs connectivity for purchases.
• Export compliance and encryption: see your App Store Connect answers; the app does not add its own cloud storage for user photos.

Your edited images are not sent to our servers for processing. Final acceptance of any photo remains with the U.S. government or the system you upload to.

This app only prepares your photo. It does not produce any official document and is not affiliated with any government.

## Key features

- AI background removal
- Smart DS-160 cropping
- Live measurement overlays
- High-resolution JPEG export
- On-device private processing
- Multi-language support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Photo Export | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/us-visa-photo/id6761959861/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Photo does not fill the requirements

*2026-06-29, version 1.1.1*

I paid 1.99 for a photo that does not fulfill the requirements for the visa. I don’t recommend it!

### 5/5 — Amazing value and so easy!

*2026-04-12, version 1.0*

I can’t believe for only $1.99 I got such a high-quality visa photo. It literally took only 3 clicks to get the perfect effect. Highly recommend if you want to skip the expensive photo studios!

### 5/5 — Great tool

*2026-04-10, version 1.0*

This is so convenient! I can do this at home. I can even help my mom prepare her ds160 photo using this tool!

## Frequently asked questions about US Visa Photo

### How much does US Visa Photo cost?

The app itself is free to download and use for editing. Each exported photo requires a one-time in-app purchase of $1.99. This is significantly less than the cost of professional photo services.

### Does US Visa Photo have ads?

No, US Visa Photo is ad-free. The app focuses on providing a seamless user experience without interruptions from advertisements.

### Is my photo data safe with US Visa Photo?

Yes, the app prioritizes privacy. All photo processing is done on-device using Apple's Vision framework, meaning your photos are not uploaded to any servers.

### What devices does US Visa Photo support?

US Visa Photo is designed for iPhone and requires iOS 17 or later. The core processing does not require an internet connection, though purchases do.

### How often is US Visa Photo updated?

The app was last updated on April 29, 2026, with version 1.1.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Can I use US Visa Photo for photos other than US visas?

Yes, US Visa Photo can be used for US passport-style 2x2" photos and Green Card submissions where a digital image is accepted. Always verify current official requirements before submitting.

### What languages does US Visa Photo support?

US Visa Photo offers an in-app language switcher supporting English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, German, and French. It defaults to your device's language if supported.

### What is the user sentiment for US Visa Photo?

Based on the available data, US Visa Photo has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 2 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-07-17

• Photo preview is now sharp and full-resolution (with a "PREVIEW" watermark and guide lines) instead of a blurry thumbnail — check your photo and lighting clearly before you unlock; your final export won't include the watermark or guide lines.
• New: the export checklist now flags uneven facial lighting and suggests retaking or choosing another photo, so you know before you buy.
• UX bug fixes and enhancements.
• Clearer photo preview guides with easier-to-read labels.
• Saved Photos gallery layout improvements.
• Localization and stability refinements.

As always, everything is processed on your device — no account, no tracking.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-04-29

• Improved post-export support flow with quick actions: Share, Rate in-app, and Review.
• Added Support links to our website and Privacy Policy.
• Improved share-sheet stability after export and in support actions.
• Saved Photos now appears at the top of the home screen when available.
• UI polish and bug fixes.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-16

• 7 languages with an in-app switcher.
• Take a new photo with the camera or choose from your photo library.
• Animated DS-160 export checklist after each successful crop.
• Saved Photos: browse past exports smoothly; share or delete anytime.
• Camera permission improvements — if camera access is off, we take you straight to Settings.
• Updated permission copy — localized camera and Photos descriptions across supported languages.
• UI polish and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-10

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-11.*