Free DV lottery photo tool: 600×600 px JPEG under 240 KB
Free DV lottery photo tool: crop to 600×600 px and compress the JPEG under 240 KB in your browser. The file is ready for upload to dvprogram.state.gov.
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How it works
- 1Upload a recent photo taken against a plain, light background.
- 2Adjust the crop — the tool keeps the exact 600×600 px square.
- 3Download the JPEG under 240 KB and upload it to dvprogram.state.gov.
Frequently asked
What are the official DV lottery photo requirements?
A square 600×600 px JPEG up to 240 KB, taken within the last 6 months: plain white or off-white background, head filling 50–69% of the image height, direct gaze, neutral expression and no glasses. The source is the State Department's E-DV instructions.
Can I use a phone photo for the DV lottery?
Yes — modern phone cameras are more than sharp enough. Shoot in daylight against a plain wall, keep the whole head and the top of the shoulders in frame, and let this tool handle the exact crop, pixel size and file weight.
Can a photo disqualify my DV entry?
Yes — non-compliant photos are one of the most common reasons entries are disqualified. This tool fixes the technical side (crop, pixels, file size); the background, expression and photo age remain your responsibility. The final decision rests with the issuing authority.
Not sure the photo itself will pass?
Anfas.Pro generates a DV-format photo from your portrait: even white background, correct head size and neutral framing in one pass.