ExactFileDV Lottery Photo Tool — 600×600 px, ≤240 KB (Verified)
DV Lottery (E-DV) photo tool: square 600x600 px minimum, JPEG, under 240 KB — output verified against the official instructions before you upload to the entry form. Free, no sign-up.
What US DV Lottery (E-DV entry) checks
| Rule | Photo |
|---|---|
| File size | ≤ 240 KB |
| Dimensions | 600×600 px |
| Format | JPEG |
| Source | DV Lottery official instructions · verified 2026-08-20 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the DV lottery photo requirements?
The E-DV entry form needs a square JPEG at least 600x600 pixels and no larger than 240 KB, taken within the last 6 months. This tool crops to a perfect square, hits the size cap and verifies the result.
Is the DV lottery photo the same as a passport photo?
The composition rules are the same as the US passport standard (head 25–35 mm equivalent), but the digital file rules are stricter: 600x600 px minimum and a 240 KB cap. Run the passport validator first, then this tool for the file specs.
Why do DV entries get disqualified for photos?
The most common cause is an edited or old photo, then wrong pixel size and oversize files. We fix the file specs; the photo itself must be a genuine recent photo of you.