US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) & Green Card 600×600px Photo Maker
Every October–November, thousands of Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery entries are automatically disqualified for non-compliant photo dimensions, eye-line height errors, or AI background cutouts. Crop genuine 600×600 px sRGB photos offline in your browser with official State Department zones.
Official US Diversity Visa (DV) Electronic Entry Photo Specifications
| DV Lottery Rule | Exact State Dept. Requirement | CraftLeaf Output |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Dimensions | Exactly 600 × 600 pixels (1:1 square) | Exact 600 × 600 px sRGB |
| Head Height (Chin to Top of Hair) | 300 – 414 px (50% – 69% of total image height) | Calibrated Green Crown/Chin bands |
| Eye Level from Bottom Edge | 336 – 414 px from bottom (56% – 69%) | Blue Eye-Line target overlay |
| Background & Glasses | Plain white/off-white; NO eyeglasses or hats | Optical White-Wall Luminance Boost |
| Interview Print Sheet (DS-260) | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) physical prints | 6-up 4×6" sheet ($0.39 drugstore print) |
4×6" Print Sheet Yield vs. Retail Passport Counter Price Comparison
| Provider | In-Store Passport Counter (2 Prints) | DIY 4×6" Glossy Postcard Sheet (6 Prints) | Your Net Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Photo | $16.99 + tax ($8.50 / photo) | $0.39 for 6× 2×2" photos ($0.065 / photo) | Save $16.60 (97%) |
| Walgreens Photo | $16.99 + tax ($8.50 / photo) | $0.39 for 6× 2×2" photos (~$0.25 w/ coupon) | Save $16.60+ (97%) |
| Walmart Photo Center | $7.44 – $8.88 (2 prints) | $0.14 – $0.25 1-Hour 4×6" print (6 photos) | Save $7.20+ (96%) |
| UPS Store / FedEx Office | $14.95 – $16.99 (2 prints) | Print on home inkjet 4×6" glossy paper (~$0.12) | Save $15.00+ (98%) |
How to Create a Disqualification-Proof DV Lottery Photo
- Take a brand-new color portrait within the last 6 months — the State Department automatically disqualifies entries that reuse last year's DV Lottery photo!
- Stand 4 feet away from a plain white wall facing soft daylight with no eyeglasses, headphones, or uniforms.
- Click 'Open DV Lottery 600×600px Photo Tool' above and align your eyes inside the blue band and crown/chin inside the green zones.
- Use subtle White-Background Boost (never an AI background-swap cutout, which DV rules forbid!) to brighten slightly dim indoor walls.
- Export the free 600×600 px file for your dvprogram.state.gov entry — and save a 6-up 4×6" sheet if selected for your DS-260 embassy interview.
3 Automatic DV Lottery Disqualification Traps
- AI background removal halos: State Department fraud filters flag synthetic cut-and-paste silhouettes around hair. Always stand against a real light wall and use gentle optical exposure boost only.
- Submitting a photo from last year's lottery: Cross-year facial duplicate matching triggers silent disqualification.
- Selfie arm distortion or mirrored text: Use the rear smartphone camera held at eye level by a friend or tripod.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the DV Lottery accept PNG or JPEG at 600x600 pixels?
The dvprogram.state.gov portal requires a 600x600 pixel square sRGB image under 240 KB (JPEG for final submission; macOS Preview or Windows Paint converts our lossless 600x600 PNG to <120 KB JPEG in one click with zero resize distortion).
Why does DV Lottery ban AI background removal tools?
Official DV instructions prohibit digitally altering or cutting out backgrounds because sharp synthetic alpha masks interfere with consular facial recognition. Our tool keeps your real wall optically intact.
Do babies and toddlers on a family DV entry also need compliant 600x600 photos?
Yes — every spouse and unmarried child under 21 must include an individual 600x600 px photo, or the principal applicant's entire entry is disqualified.