United States · visa
DV lottery photo, exactly 600×600 pixels
The Diversity Visa (green card) lottery has the strictest photo spec of any US form: exactly 600×600 pixels, JPEG under 240 KB, head height 50–69% of the frame, and the eye line between 56% and 69% up from the bottom edge. The entry portal rejects anything else, and a rejected photo means a disqualified entry.
- Size
- —
- Digital file
- 600×600 px JPEG · exact
- Background
- white
- Head height
- 50–69%
- Price
- $5.99 · once
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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: The DV entry period is seasonal — typically early October to early November. Photos must be taken within the last 6 months of your entry. From DV-2027 there is also a $1 entry fee paid at submission.
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What is a US Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery photo?
A DV lottery photo (Diversity Visa, or 'green card lottery') is a digital-only photograph submitted with your E-DV entry: exactly 600×600 pixels, JPEG format, maximum 240 KB, with the head occupying 50–69% of the image and the eyes between 56% and 69% of the height measured from the bottom.
Every applicant and each family member listed on the entry needs their own compliant photo, taken within six months of submission. Photo non-compliance is one of the most common reasons entries are disqualified — and the portal's automated validation rejects wrong dimensions before a human ever sees them.
This tool positions your photo against those exact bands, shows every measurement live, and delivers a file at precisely 600×600 px under 240 KB. A large share of disqualified DV entries fail on the photo — it's worth two minutes to check.
US Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery photo requirements
| Size | 600×600 px exact @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 600×600px JPEG — exact, the portal rejects other sizes · max 240 KB |
| Background | white |
| Head height | 50–69% of frame height |
| Eye line | 56–69% from the bottom edge |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted — we keep you compliant by not touching it |
- Exactly 600×600 px — the entry portal rejects any other size.
- Entry period is seasonal (typically October–November). A $1 entry fee applies from DV-2027 onward.
- Eye line must sit 56–69% up from the bottom of the frame.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for $5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (600×600px, under 240 KB)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 600×600px · exact
- Plain white background, evenly lit
- Head filling 50–69% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glasses — banned for this document
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
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The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
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One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the exact DV lottery photo requirements?
Exactly 600×600 pixels, JPEG format, maximum 240 KB file size, plain white background, head height 50–69% of the image, eye height 56–69% measured from the bottom, neutral expression, no glasses.
Why was my DV photo rejected?
The most common causes are wrong pixel dimensions, head too large or too small, eyes outside the 56–69% band, shadows on the background, and photos older than 6 months. This page measures each of those before you submit.
Can I use my passport photo for the DV lottery?
Only if it meets the DV spec: many passport photos are cropped differently. Re-check it here against the DV bands — the eye-line rule in particular differs from what photo shops produce.
Do family members need their own photos?
Yes — your spouse and each child under 21 need their own compliant 600×600 photo, even if they don't travel. A missing or non-compliant family photo disqualifies the entry.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07