United States Official Technical Summary (AEO)
USA — Green Card / DV Lottery 2 × 2 in (600 × 600 px) · 600 × 600 px · 300 DPI
Entries for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery and USCIS Green Card applications require a square 600 × 600 px (2 × 2 in) JPEG under 240 KB, taken within the last 6 months, without glasses or background editing.
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Your photo in three steps
- 1 Document
- 2 Photo
- 3 Review & download
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- Photo size
- 2 × 2 in (600 × 600 px)
- 300 DPI
- 600 × 600 px
- Recommended background
- white
- Use
- Digital
Requirement & Official source
Requirement: Recent original photo (< 6 months), no glasses, no background editing; 600 × 600 px and up to 240 KB.
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Face the camera in good light, face clearly visible. JPG, PNG or WebP.
Your photo is processed in the browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Frame your face
Drag to move. Pinch (or scroll) to zoom. Line up your eyes with the dashed line.
Fine adjustments Brightness, contrast and background
Review & download
Check the JPEG dimensions and file size, then download the file or print sheet.
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600
- JPEG size
- —
- DPI
- 300
- Effective print resolution
- —
Checked by the app
- ✓Exact document dimensions
- ✓File size limit
- ✓300 DPI in the JPEG
- ✓No filters or background replacement
Check in your photo
- ○Even lighting, no harsh shadows
- ○Eyes visible and open
- ○Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ○Head and shoulders framed
Upload a photo to enable the download.
The 10×15/A4 sheet is optional. The full-scale PDF with a 50 mm calibration line is planned for the next stage.
Your photo is processed in the browser. Nothing is uploaded. · 300 DPI · JPEG
Official specification sheet — USA — Green Card / DV Lottery
Parameters automatically enforced by the 300 DPI browser editor.
| Parameter | Official specification |
|---|---|
| Physical print dimensions | 2 × 2 in (600 × 600 px) |
| Pixel dimensions (at 300 DPI) | 600 × 600 px (300 DPI) |
| Maximum JPEG file size | ≤ 240 KB (JPEG) |
| Required background colour | white |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 50% – 69% (25 – 35 mm) |
| Eye line height (from bottom edge) | 56% – 69% |
| Digital filters & background edits | Original photo required (filters and background cutout locked) |
| Submission format | Digital |
| Issuing authority / standard | USCIS / U.S. Department of State (Diversity Visa Program) ↗ |
Top rejection reasons for USA — Green Card / DV Lottery
Verify these items before uploading to the government portal or printing.
- Re-using a photo submitted in a previous year’s DV Lottery (automatic disqualification)
- Digital background removal, colour filters or facial proportion distortion
- Head height below 50% or above 69% of the total image height
Requirement: Recent original photo (< 6 months), no glasses, no background editing; 600 × 600 px and up to 240 KB.
Frequently asked questions — USA — Green Card / DV Lottery
What is the exact size for USA — Green Card / DV Lottery in mm and pixels?
The official size is 2 × 2 in (600 × 600 px), which equals 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, with a maximum JPEG file weight of 240 KB on a white background.
Can I take my USA — Green Card / DV Lottery with a smartphone at home?
Yes. Stand facing a window with soft indirect daylight about 1 metre away from a plain white wall, remove glasses and hats, and use the editor’s ICAO guides to align your head (50%–69% / 25–35 mm) and eye line (56%–69%).
Is my photo uploaded to any server when formatting USA — Green Card / DV Lottery?
No. Reading the file, cropping, compressing under 240 KB and generating 10×15 cm (4×6 in) or A4 print sheets happen 100% locally in your browser.
