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DV Lottery Photo Size

Free DV Lottery Photo Checker & Resizer — 600x600 px & Under 240KB

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Over 30% of Diversity Visa (DV) Green Card Lottery entries are disqualified every year due to non-compliant photographs. The official U.S. Department of State submission portal uses automated biometric software that instantly rejects images with incorrect dimensions, improper file sizes, or incorrect facial framing. Our free DV Lottery Photo Tool automatically crops, resizes, and compresses your image to meet every official requirement before you submit.

To pass U.S. government validation, your digital photo must be a perfect 1:1 square measuring exactly 600x600 pixels, saved in JPEG format, and capped at a maximum file size of 240KB. It must also maintain specific facial geometry: your head height (from top of hair to bottom of chin) must take up 50% to 69% of the total frame, with your eyes positioned between 56% and 69% from the bottom edge. Our tool handles this alignment so you can upload with total confidence.

Whether you're taking a fresh photo with your phone camera or adjusting an existing portrait, this utility quickly strips metadata, adjusts color space to standard sRGB, fixes aspect ratios, and compresses the output file under 240KB without sacrificing image clarity. It is tailored for main applicants, spouses, and children entering the Green Card Lottery.

Your privacy and biometric security are completely protected. All image editing, cropping, and JPEG compression happen 100% locally inside your web browser session. Your personal photos are never uploaded to our servers, saved in cloud storage, or shared with third parties. No sign-up, account creation, or payment is ever required.

Common questions

How do I resize and compress my photo for the DV Lottery?
Upload your photo directly into the tool. Use the built-in guide overlay to crop your head between 50%–69% of the total frame. The tool automatically outputs a 600x600 pixel JPEG image compressed below 240KB, perfectly formatted for official submission.
What are the exact technical rules for a DV Green Card photo?
Your image must be in JPEG (.jpg) format, exactly 600x600 pixels up to 1200x1200 pixels in a square 1:1 ratio, and no larger than 240KB in file size. It must be in full 24-bit sRGB color against a plain white or off-white background.
Why do photos get automatically rejected by the U.S. portal?
The primary causes of automatic rejection are non-square pixel dimensions (e.g., 600x605 px), file size exceeding 240KB, wearing eyeglasses, shadows on the face/background, or reusing a photo submitted in a previous year.
Can I wear eyeglasses in my DV Lottery picture?
No. Eyeglasses are strictly prohibited in all U.S. visa and Green Card photos. The only exception is rare, documented medical necessity following eye surgery, accompanied by a signed medical statement.
Can I take my DV Lottery photo with a mobile phone?
Yes! You can take a photo with your phone against a plain, evenly-lit white wall in natural daylight. Avoid portrait modes with artificial blur, beauty filters, or selfie flash shadows, then upload the photo here to crop it into a compliant 600x600 px format.
What are the head and eye position rules (Biometric Ratio)?
Your head (top of hair to bottom of chin) must occupy between 50% and 69% of the photo's overall height. Your eyes must be located between 56% and 69% (roughly 336 to 414 pixels) from the bottom edge of the image.
Can I reuse the photo I submitted for last year's DV entry?
No. Reusing a photo from a previous year's entry results in immediate disqualification, even if the image passes technical checks. Photos must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
How do I take a DV Lottery photo for a baby or newborn?
Lay your infant on their back on a plain white sheet or seat them in a car seat covered with a white sheet. Ensure no hands, toys, or parents are visible in the frame, both eyes are open, and no shadows fall on the child's face.
Is it safe to upload my photo here? Is my privacy guaranteed?
Yes, 100% safe. Our tool processes your photo locally using client-side JavaScript in your browser. Your image is never transferred to external servers, analyzed by cloud APIs, or stored in a database.
Do I need separate photos for my spouse and children?
Yes. Every family member included on your Green Card application (spouse and all unmarried children under 21) must have their own individual photo that meets the exact same technical specifications.