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Your DV Lottery Photo,
Perfect in Seconds

Auto-crop, format, and validate your Diversity Visa photo against official U.S. State Department guidelines — all from your phone.

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Features

Everything You Need for a Perfect DV Photo

From editing to validation, the app handles every step so you can submit with confidence.

Auto Crop & Format

Automatically crops and formats your photo to the exact 600×600 pixel specification required by the U.S. State Department.

Photo Validation

Instantly validates your photo against all official guidelines — head size, eye position, background, resolution, and file size.

Camera & Gallery

Take a new photo directly from the app or select an existing one from your gallery. Works with any photo from any Android device.

Head & Eye Detection

Smart detection ensures your head size (50–69% of photo height) and eye position (56–69% from bottom) meet requirements.

Download & Submit

Download your formatted, validated photo in the correct JPEG format and upload it directly to the official DV Lottery application site.

100% Free

No hidden fees, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. The app is completely free to use with all features unlocked.

How It Works

Ready in 3 Simple Steps

No complicated settings. No photo studio needed. Just your phone.

1

Take or Select Photo

Use your phone camera or pick a photo from your gallery. Stand against a plain white background for best results.

2

Auto-Edit & Validate

The app automatically crops, resizes, and checks your photo against all official U.S. State Department guidelines.

3

Download & Submit

Save your perfectly formatted photo and upload it directly to the official Diversity Visa application website.

Official Requirements

DV Lottery Photo Specifications

Your photo must meet these exact specifications set by the U.S. State Department. Our app handles all of this automatically.

Requirement Specification
Dimensions 600 × 600 pixels (square)
File Format JPEG (.jpg)
File Size Max 240 KB
Head Height 50% – 69% of photo height
Eye Position 56% – 69% from bottom
Background Plain white or off-white
Recency Taken within last 6 months
Expression Neutral, eyes open, facing camera

Tips for the Best Photo

  • Stand in front of a plain white wall with even, natural lighting
  • Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression
  • Keep both eyes open — no sunglasses or tinted lenses
  • No hats or head coverings unless worn for religious reasons
  • Avoid shadows on your face or behind you
  • Use a recent photo — taken within the last 6 months
  • Ensure no glasses glare — prescription glasses are allowed but no glare
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

DV Lottery Photo Tool is a free Android app designed to help you prepare your photo for the U.S. Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery. It includes a DV Photo Editor that automatically crops and formats your photo to exact specifications, and a DV Photo Checker that validates your photo against official State Department guidelines.
Your photo must be exactly 600×600 pixels, in JPEG format, and under 240KB in file size. It should be taken within the last 6 months with a plain white or off-white background. Your head must be between 50–69% of the photo height, and your eyes should be positioned at 56–69% from the bottom of the image. You must face the camera directly with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
Yes, DV Lottery Photo Tool is completely free to download and use from the Google Play Store. All features including photo editing, cropping, formatting, and validation are available at no cost.
Absolutely! You can either take a new photo using your phone's camera directly within the app, or select an existing photo from your gallery. The app will automatically crop and format it to meet the DV Lottery specifications regardless of the original photo's size or format.
The app checks your photo against the same official guidelines used by the U.S. State Department, including head size, eye position, background color, resolution, and file specifications. While the app provides highly accurate validation, please note that final acceptance of your photo is determined solely by the official DV Lottery submission website.
Your privacy is important. All photo processing happens locally on your device. Your photos are not uploaded to any external server or cloud storage. The app works entirely offline once installed.

Ready to Prepare Your DV Photo?

Download DV Lottery Photo Tool for free and get your photo formatted, validated, and ready to submit in seconds.

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Free · No sign-up required · Works on all Android devices

Disclaimer: DV Lottery Photo Tool is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Government. This app is an independent tool designed to help applicants format their photos according to publicly available guidelines. Final acceptance of your photo is determined solely by the official DV Lottery submission website at dvprogram.state.gov.