US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo Size & Free Resizer

The US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo has to match the official requirement: print size 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm), 600 x 600 pixels, file size under 240 KB, background: plain white or off-white. Photos that do not match are a common reason applications are delayed or rejected.

1 Choose what the photo is for

600 x 600 pxmax 240 KB2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm)Background: plain white or off-white

2 Add your photo

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

This tool crops and resizes your photo to 600 x 600 pixels and compresses it to under 240 KB as a JPG, right in your browser.

US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo requirements

Print size	2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm)
Pixels (this tool)	600 x 600
File size	under 240 KB
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	Plain white or off-white

Official rule: square JPEG, 600 x 600 to 1200 x 1200 pixels, 240 kB or less. A wrong photo can disqualify a DV entry, so check carefully.

Official source: travel.state.gov · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain white or off-white).
Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

File size outside under 240 KB.
A background that does not meet the requirement (plain white or off-white).
Shadows on the face, or a blurry photo.
A photo older than the application allows (often 6 months).

Frequently asked questions

What is the US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo size?

print size 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm), 600 x 600 pixels, file size under 240 KB, background: plain white or off-white.

Where do these requirements come from?

From the official source linked on this page, checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm there before you submit.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo size in pixels?

600 x 600 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo.

What is the US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo size in KB?

The file must be under 240 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm).

How do I resize a photo for the US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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