DV Lottery photo requirements 2026: 600×600 and 240 KB
E-DV upload needs a **square JPEG**, usually **600×600–1200×1200 px**, **≤240 KB**. A non-compliant photo can void the entry.
E-DV technical specs
For the Diversity Visa (DV) / Green Card Lottery online entry the photo must be square, JPEG, typically 600×600 to 1200×1200 px, and 240 KB or smaller. A non-1:1 aspect ratio fails the portal.
Use our AI-powered United States Passport Photo Tool to auto-crop your image in 3 seconds.
Expect 24-bit colour / sRGB. If you scan an older print, use a high-quality scan plus a correct square crop — never a blurry phone screenshot.
Official photo requirements
- Document size applied
- Face alignment checked
- Background prepared
Size
2 × 2 in
Background
White
Digital photo
602 × 602 px
Content rules (disqualification risk)
Last-6-months appearance, white / off-white background, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, no glasses (except rare medical exceptions). Head coverings only for daily religious practice with the full face visible.
A bad photo is not just “re-upload later” — the entry can be disqualified. Every family member needs a separate, current photo.
Prints after selection
After an E-DV win, the consular interview usually needs two identical 2×2 inch prints. The digital entry file and the print packet should show the same face.
Prepare the file before DV season (typically autumn); last-day KB / pixel panic raises refusal risk.
E-DV-ready square with FotoPass
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Sharp daylight selfie without glasses.
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Select US passport (square 2×2).
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The FotoPass US passport tool applies the square crop and white background.
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Save ≤240 KB and at least 600×600; lower quality if needed without blurring the face.
The official State Department photo tool mainly crops — shadow / expression checks are still yours. Zoom 100% before upload.
