Form Photo & Signature Validator + Auto Fix
Applying for a US visa, US passport, the Green Card DV Lottery, a Schengen visa, a UK passport or a Canada visa? Upload your photo or signature, we check it against that application's usual size, dimension and format rules — and fix it in one click if anything fails. 100% free and private: your file never leaves your browser.
Validation Report
Presets use the most commonly published size limits for each portal. Always confirm the final requirement in your official government portal before submitting.
How to validate and fix your form photo
- Select your form or exam from the list — the tool loads its usual photo/signature size limit and recommended dimensions.
- Upload your scanned photo or signature. You instantly get a PASS / FAIL report for file size, dimensions and format.
- If anything fails, press Auto Fix. The tool resizes and compresses the image in your browser until it fits the requirement without visible quality loss.
- Download the fixed image and upload it to your application portal.
Why applications get rejected over photos
Every year huge numbers of visa, passport and immigration applications are delayed or rejected because the photograph has the wrong pixel dimensions, exceeds the portal's KB limit, or uses the wrong format. Normal resizer tools only shrink a file — they never tell you whether your file actually matches your application, whether that is a DS-160 visa upload in the US, a Schengen biometric photo in Europe, or a DV Lottery entry. This validator checks first, explains what is wrong in plain words, and then fixes it automatically.
Too busy to do it yourself?
We can prepare your photo for you — from $11. Email us your photo and we check and fix it to the official specs, then deliver it by email.
See the done-for-you photo service →Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Form Photo Validator work?
Choose your form or exam, upload your photo or signature, and the tool checks its file size, dimensions and format against the usual requirements of that form. If something fails, one click on Auto Fix creates a corrected copy at the exact required size.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. All checking and fixing happens inside your own browser using JavaScript. Your photo or signature never leaves your device.
Which forms are supported?
Presets are included for US visa (DS-160), US passport, Green Card DV Lottery, Schengen visa, UK passport, Canada visa/PR, Australia visa and EU biometric photos. Always confirm the final requirements from your official government portal before submitting.
What size should a signature be for online forms?
US and European portals commonly require visa and passport photos of 600x600 pixels under 240KB, while signatures are usually kept under 100KB. Pick your application in the validator and it will check and fix your file to that target automatically.
What background color does a visa photo need?
It depends on the country: the US and UK require a plain white background, while some Schengen applications accept light grey or off-white. Select your country in the validator above and it checks your photo's background against that country's exact rule — and fixes the size and format at the same time.