DV Lottery Photo
Editor & Checker
- Step 1
- Step 2
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- Upload a self-taken photo
- We process and check it
- Download your DV photo
Get Your DV (Green Card) Lottery Photo Easy & Reliable
- DV LOTTERY PHOTO (DV-2027)
How to use PhotoBooth Online for your DV Lottery photo (Step-by-Step)
1Select DV Lottery (2×2 inch) for your E-DV entry, or Green Card (Permanent Resident) if you need printed photos for a consular interview.
2Upload a recent color photo — full face to the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open, no glasses, no hats (except daily religious wear), no portrait mode, filters, or beauty effects. A helper shot from 5–6 feet away usually works better than a close-up selfie.
3PhotoBooth Online crops and resizes your photo, centers your head, replaces the background with plain white or off-white, and brings the photo to the correct dimensions and file size for your selection: a square 600×600 px JPEG, 240 KB or less for E-DV, or 2×2 inch prints for interview photos.
4Review the instant validation results. If the checker flags an issue — background, head size, file weight, or expression — adjust your source photo and re-upload.
5A compliance specialist reviews your photo against State Department criteria before you submit. When the check passes, download your 600×600 JPEG — that is the file you upload with your E-DV (Green Card Lottery) entry. If you later need prints for a consular interview, choose Digital + Printout for mailed 2×2″ photos.
Process of getting a DV Lottery photo with PhotoBooth Online. Each photo is prepared against the U.S. Department of State specifications for Diversity Visa (E-DV) digital images and U.S. visa photographs — including square dimensions, file format and weight, sRGB color, background, head proportion (50–69% of image height), and compositional rules. Our checker verifies these criteria before you download; we crop, resize, and correct the background with precision — your facial features stay exactly as captured. Every result is then reviewed by a compliance specialist against State Department criteria before you enter the lottery or print for your interview. Final acceptance remains at the discretion of the U.S. embassy or consulate where you apply. What are the DV Lottery photo requirements for E-DV?
Your Green Card Lottery entry needs a digital JPEG, not a printed 2×2″ photo:
- Format: JPEG (.jpg), square, exactly 600×600 pixels
- File size: 240 KB or less
- Color: 24-bit, sRGB
- Background: plain white or off-white
- Composition: full face to camera; neutral expression; both eyes open; head 50–69% of image height
- Recent: taken within the last 6 months; do not reuse a prior-year entry photo
- Not allowed: glasses (narrow medical exception only); filters, retouching, or AI edits that change your appearance
Example of an E-DV (Green Card Lottery) photo that meets U.S. State Department specs — square 600×600 JPEG, 240 KB or less. If you are selected later, you will need two identical 2×2″ prints for the consular interview — a separate step from the E-DV upload.
Examples of photos that pass the DV Lottery entry check
Compliant DV Lottery / Green Card Lottery photo examples — full face, neutral expression, white background. These photos meet the rules for E-DV upload: square framing, plain white or off-white background, full face to the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open, and no glasses or hats (except daily religious wear). Use them as a visual reference before you submit.
Examples of photos that do not pass the DV Lottery entry check
Common reasons DV Lottery photos get rejected: glasses, smiling, shadows or non-white background, hat or incorrect head size. Common problems that fail the entry check: busy or colored backgrounds, shadows, glasses, headwear, smiling with teeth, filters or beauty effects, wrong head size, or a reused photo from a prior year. Avoid these mistakes — after you get a confirmation number, you cannot replace the photo.
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Use this guide to get a compliant DV Lottery photo with PhotoBooth Online — including the 600×600 JPEG for E-DV entry and 2×2″ prints when you need them.
Written by: PhotoBooth Online Editorial Team
Verified against: U.S. Department of State DV Lottery photo requirements
Sources: travel.state.gov; uscis.gov — PA-2025-29
Updated: 09/03/2026
Still have questions? Email us at hello@photobooth.online.
Which Photo Do You Need?
DV Lottery Entry (E-DV)
Consular Interview
How to Use DV Lottery Photo Tool?
- STEP 1Take & upload a photo
- STEP 2Download result in minutes
Best Features for Results You Can Submit
Accurate DV Lottery Photo Size
Square 600×600 px, JPEG, 240 KB max — formatted to E-DV specs.DV Lottery Photo Editor
Crop, resize, and white-background replacement only. No filters, no face retouching, no AI enhancement of your features.Easy Process, Reliable Result
Upload, review instant feedback, download in under 3 minutes. No account required.Immediate Checker Results
See if your photo passes background, head size, and file-weight rules before you submit your DV entry.24/7 Availability
Prepare your DV Lottery photo anytime — before registration opens or on the last day of the window.Free to Try with Instant Preview
Test the editor and checker at no cost. Get clear notes on what to correct — background, head size, file weight, or expression — before you download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PhotoBooth Online free to use?
You can upload, edit, and run the editor and checker for free. Downloading the final 600×600 JPEG for E-DV entry is a paid option. 2×2″ prints are also available as a paid option.Do I need to create an account?
No, you don’t need to create an account. You can upload, edit, check, and download your photo without creating an account or signing up.How does the tool work?
Select DV Lottery (2×2 inches) in the drop-down menu, upload your photo, review instant checker results, and download your file — usually in under 3 minutes.How quickly will I receive my Green Card Lottery photo?
You’ll receive your Green Card Lottery photo immediately after processing and expert-verification.What does the DV Photo Checker actually verify?
The DV Photo Checker verifies background color, head size (50–69% of image height), file dimensions (600×600 px), file weight (≤240 KB), and basic composition issues like expression or glasses.Does PhotoBooth Online change my face or use AI retouching?
No, we don’t change your face or use AI retouching. We only crop, resize, and replace the background. Your facial features stay exactly as captured — no filters, beauty effects, or AI enhancement.Who reviews my photo before I download it?
An automated checker gives instant pass/fail feedback. A compliance specialist also reviews your photo against State Department criteria before the final download.What file formats and photo types can I get?
For E-DV entry: a square 600×600 px JPEG, ≤240 KB. For a consular interview: a 2×2 inch print-ready layout or mailed prints.
Can I prepare DV photos for my whole family?
Yes, you can prepare photos for the whole family. Each entrant needs their own photo, including infants. Process family members one at a time — each upload produces an individual file ready for your E-DV application.What happens if my photo fails the check?
Inside our tool, the checker flags the issue — background, head size, file weight, or composition. Take a better photo and upload it again. Only download and submit to E-DV once the check passes.Is my photo stored or shared with anyone?
No, your photo is processed in a private session, not shared with government agencies, and deleted after processing.Can I reuse a photo from last year’s DV entry?
No, you can’t reuse a photo from the last year’s DV entry. The State Department requires a new photo taken within the last 6 months for each registration period. Reusing last year’s file — even if you look the same — violates the rules and can affect your eligibility.What is the difference between a DV Lottery photo and a green card interview photo?
For your Green Card Lottery (E-DV) entry, you upload one digital 600×600 pixel JPEG, 240 KB or less, with a white or off-white background — that is the file you attach during online registration. If you are selected or have a consular interview (DS-260), you need two identical printed 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) color photos on photo paper, following the same composition rules but as physical prints, not a digital upload. A 2×2″ file will not work for E-DV, and a 600×600 JPEG alone is not enough for your interview.Do I still need a green card photo if I file I-485 inside the United States?
For the photo printed on your Permanent Resident Card: since December 12, 2025, USCIS generally uses a photograph taken at your ASC biometrics appointment — not a photo you mail in (USCIS Policy Alert PA-2025-29). Forms I-485, I-90, N-400, and N-600 require new biometrics.
You may still need compliant 2×2″ photos for a consular interview abroad (DS-260), concurrent forms such as I-765 or I-131, a panel-physician medical exam, or a future U.S. passport. If your situation is a green card interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate, use our Green Card Interview (2×2 inch) option above.
This page is built for DV Lottery and green card interview photos — not state ID cards or driver’s licenses.
How is this tool different from the official State Department Photo Tool?
The official tool at tsg.phototool.state.gov crops your image to 600×600 pixels — and that’s it. It does not check file size, background color, head proportion, glasses, or expression.
PhotoBooth Online crops, resizes, sets a white background, and runs an instant pass/fail check on these criteria. A compliance specialist also reviews your photo before you download.
Final acceptance remains at the discretion of the U.S. embassy or consulate.