Crop a photo to 51 × 51 mm — USA DV lottery
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a USA DV lottery. Ready to print or upload.
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm |
| Digital resolution | 600 × 600 px |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 602 × 602 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1205 × 1205 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Head, share of height | 50–69% of photo height |
| Background | White or off-white background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | USCIS does not accept glasses, apart from rare medical cases confirmed by documents; under the 2016 rule a photo the applicant submits in glasses is rejected. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
For upload the file must stay under 240 KB — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 50–69%
- 03
Save the 51 × 51 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: white or off-white background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 51 × 51 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 602 × 602 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glasses in the frame. This document does not accept them at all — take them off and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
USA-specific things to know
- Square digital JPEG strict limits: exactly 600×600 px, ≤240KB
- Same physical size (2×2 inch) as Green Card and passport
- DV visa issuance paused since Dec 23, 2025; next registration window (DV-2027) not yet announced — new rules from April 10, 2026 add a $1 fee and a passport bio-page scan (JPEG, max 5 MB)
Printing on a single sheet
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 4 (2 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 20 (4 × 5)
Where these numbers come from
Source: U.S. Department of State. Last checked against the official page on 17 May 2026.
What the source confirms
- For Diversity Visa online entry, the U.S. Department of State requires a colour JPEG digital image taken within the last six months.
- The DV image must be square, 600 × 600 px, and equal to or less than 240 kB.
- If scanning an existing photo for DV, the source photo must be 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) and scanned at 300 ppi.
- The official DV instructions state that submitting the same photograph as a prior year's entry makes you ineligible.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a DV lottery photo be in USA?
51 × 51 mm. 50–69% of photo height.
How many pixels is 51 × 51 mm when printed?
602 × 602 px (300 dpi) · 1205 × 1205 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
50–69% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
White or off-white background.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.
How heavy may the file be for online upload?
For upload the file must stay under 240 KB — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.