Green card lottery (DV) photo

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A Diversity Visa entry needs a 600 × 600 pixel JPEG of up to 240 KB, with the same composition rules as a visa photo. Take a photo against a plain wall and get an entry photo at exactly that size, with the head positioned and checked.

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How to use Green Card Lottery Photo (DV)

Green Card Lottery Photo (DV) – Diversity Visa entry photo: 600 × 600 px, up to 240 KB. Free, no upload.

Take a photo against a plain light wall, facing the camera, with even light.
Choose the photo – your face is found and positioned automatically.
Fine-tune with drag and zoom if needed.
Download and check the ✓ list against the official rules.

Supported formats

Input: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC
Output: JPG

Official sizes

From US Department of State, DV program photo rules. Pixel sizes are only listed where the notice sets one.

Read the official notice

US Department of State, Diversity Visa program photo rules.
Upload	Pixel size	File size
Photo	600 × 600 px	up to 240 KB

Rules from the notice

Besides the size, the notice asks for:

600 × 600 px, JPEG, up to 240 KB
Same composition rules as the visa photo

Selectees

If you are selected, you bring two printed 2 × 2 inch photos to your interview. Use the Passport Photo Maker’s US 2 × 2 in option and its 4 × 6 print sheet.

Limitations

Follows the notice named on this page; a newer notification can change the rules – check yours before applying.
Checks size, file size and format, not whether the photo itself (expression, lighting, how recent) meets the rules.
Background whitening works best with a plain, light wall behind you.
Check the current DV entry instructions as well: a March 2026 rule on the DV program may change entry requirements.

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

What size is the DV lottery photo?

600 × 600 pixels, square, JPEG, up to 240 KB, with the head 50–69 % of the image height.

Why was my DV photo rejected?

Common reasons are a head that is too small or large, a background that is not plain white or off-white, glasses, shadows and edited photos.

Are my photo and signature uploaded?

No. They are resized in your browser and never leave your device – important for ID documents.

Is it free?

Yes – free with no signup, no watermark and no limit.