DV Lottery Image Resizer
Resize your DV Lottery photo to the required 600 × 600 pixels (square JPG) and keep the file size under 240 KB. Check your photo against the US Diversity Visa requirements before uploading. Free online tool with no signup or photo uploads.
Drag the photo to position it
- Output size600 × 600 px (2 × 2 in, 51 × 51 mm)
- Max file size240 KB
- FormatJPG
DV Lottery photo requirements
The DV entry photo is a square colour JPEG of 600 × 600 pixels, 240 KB or less, with your head filling 50 to 69% of the image height, on a plain white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months.
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| File format | JPEG (.jpg) |
| Pixel size | Square, 600 × 600 pixels |
| File size | 240 KB or less |
| Colour | Colour, 24 bits per pixel |
| Head size | Chin to top of head: 50 to 69% of the image height |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months; a photo from a past entry can disqualify you |
| People | One separate photo for you, your spouse and each child; no group photos |
| Glasses | Not allowed, except rare medical cases |
Sources: U.S. Department of State visa photo requirements and U.S. Embassy Diversity Visa guidance. Summarised November 2026. Rules can change, so check the official page before you apply.
Tips to Get Your DV Lottery Photo Approved
- Use a plain white or off-white background with no shadows or patterns.
- Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
- Take off glasses. They are no longer allowed except in rare medical cases.
- No hat or head covering unless worn daily for religion, with your full face visible.
- Do not use filters, beauty modes or AI edits. Altered photos are rejected.
- Enter only on dvprogram.state.gov. Entry is free.
Why Use IHateResizing for Your DV Lottery Photo?
Resize your Green Card Lottery photo for free, with no signup, watermark or file uploads.
Built for DV Lottery
Output is set to 600 × 600 px JPG under 240 KB so it matches the 2 × 2 inch format.
Your photo stays with you
Processing happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Size ticks before you download
See the pixel size and file size confirmed on the result.
Works on phone and computer
Open it in any browser. JPG, PNG, WEBP and iPhone HEIC are accepted.
No watermark, no signup
Download a clean file, free, with no daily limit.
How to make a DV Lottery photo
Three quick steps to get a photo at the right size.
Upload a recent photo
Use a front-facing colour photo against a plain white or off-white wall, taken in the last 6 months.
Frame your head
Drag and zoom so your head sits centred, filling about half to two thirds of the square from chin to top of head.
Download the JPG
Download the JPG and add it to your entry on the official DV site.
Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo Resizer FAQ
Quick answers about the Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo Resizer tool.
What are the DV Lottery photo requirements?
A square colour JPEG, 600 × 600 pixels, 240 KB or less, with the head filling 50 to 69% of the image height, on a plain white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months, with no glasses.
Can I use last year's DV photo?
No. Each entry needs a recent photo taken within the last 6 months. Reusing a photo from a previous year's entry can disqualify you.
Do my spouse and children need photos?
Yes. You, your spouse and each eligible child need a separate photo. Group or family photos are not accepted.
Does it cost money to enter the DV Lottery?
No. Entering is free and is done only on the official site, dvprogram.state.gov. Ignore anyone who charges a fee to enter.
What if I am selected?
Selectees bring two identical printed 2 × 2 inch photos to the visa interview. You can make the file for those with the 2 × 2 Inch Photo Resizer.
Is my photo uploaded to your server?
No. The photo is resized in your browser and never leaves your device.