Diversity Visa (Green Card Lottery)

DV lottery photo maker

The DV entry rejects photos with the wrong size, file type or head proportion. This tool formats yours correctly.

No sign-inPhoto never leaves your deviceVisa, passport, DV lottery
Drop your photo here or click to choose a file. JPG, PNG, WebP or iPhone HEIC. Selfies work, front-facing is best.
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    From selfie to approved in four steps

    No sign-in, no software, no waiting.

    1

    Choose the document

    US visa, passport, green card or DV lottery. Each has its own file size rule and we apply the right one.

    2

    Upload a photo

    We check face, focus, lighting, glasses, hats and resolution first. If it cannot be fixed, a pop-up tells you exactly why.

    3

    We fix the rest

    Dark or busy background becomes plain white. Your head is sized to the 50% to 69% rule and straightened.

    4

    Download

    Get a 600 x 600 px JPEG that fits the file-size limit, plus a 4x6 print sheet for passports.

    DV lottery photo requirements at a glance

    • Square JPEG, 600 x 600 to 1200 x 1200 px, 240 KB or less, sRGB
    • Plain white or off-white background
    • Head 50% to 69% of the image height, full face, eyes open
    • Recent photo of you only. Old photos can lead to disqualification
    • Every family member in the entry needs their own photo

    Dark or busy background? Gone in seconds.

    US photos need a plain white or off-white background with no shadows. Our on-device AI separates you from the background and replaces it with clean white, without touching your face.

    • Works with dark, colored and cluttered backgrounds
    • Never retouches skin, hair or features (the rules forbid it)
    • Runs on your device, so your photo stays private
    Before
    After: plain white

    What gets a US photo rejected

    Quick visual guide. Our tool checks all of these for you.

    GoodFacing the camera, neutral face, plain white background, head 50-69%.
    GlassesGlasses are not allowed (rare medical exceptions need a signed statement).
    Hat or head coveringOnly allowed if worn daily for religious reasons, with the full face visible.
    Shadows on the faceLight from one side leaves one half darker. Face a window instead.
    Dark or busy backgroundMust be plain white or off-white, with no shadows.
    Head too smallChin to top of head must be 50% to 69% of the photo height.
    Head tilted or turnedFace the camera squarely with your head level.
    Smile or open mouthUse a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
    Too close (selfie)Phone selfies distort the face. Shoot from 3 to 4 feet away.

    DV Lottery

    What are the DV lottery photo requirements?
    A square JPEG, 600 x 600 to 1200 x 1200 px, 240 KB or less, sRGB. The photo must be recent and show only you.
    Can I reuse my photo from last year?
    No. Using an old photo can lead to disqualification. Take a new photo for each entry period.
    Do both spouses need separate photos?
    Yes. Each person, including your spouse and every child included in the entry, needs their own photo.
    Is the file size limit really 240 KB?
    Yes. This tool automatically keeps your 600 x 600 JPEG under 240 KB.

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