FAQ

What the checker does, and what a pass does not mean.

Does the photo leave this browser?

No. Resize, the limit table, and the ZIP are built in the tab. Upload Ready does not receive the bytes.

What does a pass mean?

The file met the numbers on this page: pixel box, kilobyte cap, extension, or file name. It is not a decision from a visa portal or a university.

Which images can be resized?

JPEG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. HEIC is read here and saved as JPEG, PNG, or WebP. A PDF's first page is measured and can be saved as a picture; the words inside the PDF are not kept.

Does a pass mean the form will accept the photo?

No. Photo check only compares the JPEG with the size and the shape you typed. It is not a decision from a visa desk, a school, or an employer.

Where is a number I can cite?

The visa-photo guide states the inputs, the output, and the assumptions in HTML, without running the script.

Does PDF to Word keep the layout?

No. The Word file contains the words. Pictures, tables, headers, and the original positions are not kept. A scanned PDF has no words to extract. An old .doc file has to be saved as .docx first. Open PDF to Word

How are ads shown?

Each unit is labeled Advertisement and sits away from the download button. Clicking an ad is not required. Vignette ads exist only as AdSense Auto ads, and autoAds stays false until you turn it on in assets/site.config.js.