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DV Lottery Photo Checker & Resizer

Prepare and validate your photograph for the US Green Card Diversity Visa (DV Lottery). Guarantees exact 600x600 pixel square dimensions and under 240 KB file size.

How it works
1

Upload a straight-looking portrait photo.

2

Align eyes and chin within the official biometric boundaries.

3

Download your verified 600x600 pixel Green Card photo.

Why DV Lottery photo validation is critical

Every year, millions of applicants enter the US Green Card Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Lottery). Over 30% of entries are disqualified automatically by computer algorithms without notification due to non-compliant photographs. The State Department's automated validator checks file dimensions, color depth, head size ratios, and background uniformity.

Strict technical requirements for DV lottery photos

  • Dimensions: Exactly 600 x 600 pixels (square 1:1 aspect ratio).
  • Color: 24-bit sRGB color (monochrome or black-and-white is strictly prohibited).
  • File Size: Less than or equal to 240 KB (kilobytes).
  • Head Height: 50% to 69% of the photo's total height from bottom of chin to top of hair.
  • No Alterations: Retouching skin, altering facial features, or removing background digitally with visible halos is prohibited.

Questions & Answers

Will my DV Lottery entry be rejected if the photo is not 600x600 pixels?
Yes. The DV submission portal strictly validates that the image is exactly 600x600 pixels and will not allow submitting mismatched dimensions.
What is the maximum file size for the DV Lottery?
The photo must not exceed 240 KB (kilobytes).
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