DV Lottery Photo Resizer — 600×600 JPEG, 240 kB Max
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Target: 240 KB, 600×600 px (U.S. Diversity Visa (DV lottery)) · Official source ·
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Processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Pick a photo and get a 600×600 JPEG under 240 kB, per the latest published (DV-2026) instructions. Your photo never leaves your device. Your file never leaves your device.
Upload limits
| What | Limit | Plan | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DV entry photo (DV-2026 instructions) Per the latest published instructions (DV-2026): JPEG, square, 600x600 pixels, 240 kB or less. A scanned print must be 2x2 inches scanned at 300 pixels per inch. Re-verify when the DV-2027 instructions are published. The source does not say whether KB/MB mean 1000 or 1024 bytes; the stored bytes are the stricter reading of each bound. | up to 240 KB, 600×600 px, formats: JPEG | — | Official source |
| DS-160 digital photo Square JPEG from 600x600 to 1200x1200 pixels, 240 kB or less, 24-bit colour in sRGB, compression ratio 20:1 or less. The source does not say whether KB/MB mean 1000 or 1024 bytes; the stored bytes are the stricter reading of each bound. | up to 240 KB, max 1200×1200 px, at least 600×600 px, aspect 1:1, formats: JPEG | — | Official source |
How it works
- Choose a photo — JPG, PNG, WebP or iPhone HEIC.
- Adjust the crop frame if the target needs a fixed shape.
- The tool searches for the best quality that fits the size and pixel requirements.
- Download the result. Location and camera data (EXIF) are removed.
Didn’t fit? What to do
- Check pixels, not only kB: the DV entry photo must be 600×600 pixels and square.
- Save as JPEG (.jpg). Other formats are not accepted.
- Scanning a printed photo? It must be 2×2 inches scanned at 300 pixels per inch before resizing.
- Use a recent photo (last six months) on a plain white or off-white background, without eyeglasses.
Frequently asked questions
What are the DV lottery photo requirements?
Per the latest published (DV-2026) instructions: JPEG, square, 600×600 pixels and 240 kB or less. Check the instructions for the program year you enter.
Can I reuse an old photo?
No. The instructions ask for a photo taken within the last six months; an older photo can disqualify the entry.
Can I wear glasses in the photo?
No. The DV instructions say not to wear eyeglasses. Hearing devices worn normally are allowed.
Can I use a photo copied from my driver’s license?
No. Photos copied or scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptable.