US DV Lottery Photo Maker, 2x2 inch
Get a Diversity Visa photo locked to exactly 600x600 pixels with no glasses and a head that falls inside the 50-69% frame height the State Department checks first.
Requirements:
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
$1 digital · $5 with print sheet · $6 family pack
Already have a photo? Check if it will be accepted, free.
What You Get
Digital Photo $1
600×600px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet in the $5 pack
6 photos included
US DV Lottery photo requirements
The official requirements — all of which we handle automatically when you upload your photo.
Size & Dimensions
- 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- Head height: 50-69% of image height from crown to chin
File Format
- JPEG (.jpg) format
- Color photo, not black & white
- Minimum 600 × 600 pixels, 300 DPI
- File size under 240 KB
Background & Lighting
- Plain white or off-white background only
- Even lighting, no harsh shadows on face or background
- No filters or digital alterations
Pose & Framing
- Face camera directly, full face in view
- Both eyes open, looking at camera
- Head centered and level
Expression & Attire
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open
- No uniforms (except religious/medical)
- No head coverings (religious exceptions apply)
Glasses & Accessories
- No eyeglasses
- No earphones or wireless devices
- Photo taken within the last 6 months
Photo specification diagram
100% government compliant
Our system automatically checks and corrects your photo against all official US DV Lottery requirements. If it's rejected, we'll refund your $1 immediately.
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We never see your photo
Unlike other services, we never store or log your photo, and we don't know who you are and we don't need to. Your face stays yours. The one exception is the optional Expert Review: there you choose to share your photo with our reviewer, and it's deleted within 7 days.
Loved by travelers
4.7 from 232 verified reviews
People who used the tool for a dv lottery photo and made it through.
“Thank you! You were great to work with and made the whole passport photo process much easier. I really appreciated the support and was able to get my passport approved.”
“Nice!!! Super quick and easy to use. I got the visa photo I needed without any hassle.”
“This saved me a trip to the pharmacy. I uploaded a photo, got it cropped correctly, and printed it myself for much less than a passport photo service.”
Ready to create your dv lottery photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Need photos for the whole family? Get everyone on one sheet for $6
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