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Create your U.S. DV Lottery photo online

Take or choose a photo. Prepare it as a DV Lottery JPEG and review it before saving.

DV Lottery entry photoJPG / JPEG

Create a DV Lottery photo

Creating and reviewing are free. You pay only when saving the finished file. from ¥500

A finished square face photo for a DV Lottery entry

The file you can prepare

A finished 600 by 600 pixel DV Lottery entry photo
JPG / JPEG

DV Lottery entry photo

Prepare a JPEG face photo for upload to the DV Lottery entry form.

Format
JPG / JPEG
Dimensions
600 x 600 px
File size
max 240 KB
Print layout
L-size / 4×6 in · 2 photos

How it works

Add a photo, review the result, then save it.

  1. Adding the source image for DV Lottery entry photo
    01

    Add a photo

    Take a photo with your phone or choose one from your device.

  2. Reviewing the finished DV Lottery entry photo
    02

    Review the result

    Check the square dimensions, JPEG format, and file size.

  3. Saving the finished DV Lottery entry photo to the device
    03

    Pay and save

    Review the file, pay once, and save the finished JPEG.

Official requirements to check before entering

Review the official DV Lottery photo conditions separately from this tool’s output.

DV Lottery entry photo

U.S. Department of State - DV-2026 Diversity Visa Program Instructions · Checked: 2026-08-20

Format
JPG
Dimensions
600 x 600 px
File size
max 240 KB
Photo age
taken within 6 months
Background
Plain white background
See the detailed DV Lottery photo requirements →
Images being processed on a phone or computer

Your photo stays on your device

Photo processing happens in your browser.

Price

Creating and reviewing are free. You pay once when saving the finished file.

from ¥500

Frequently asked questions

Is a DV Lottery photo the same as a U.S. visa photo?

Some conditions overlap, but always check the current official instructions for your route. This page is for DV Lottery entries.

Can I reuse a photo from a previous DV Lottery entry?

No. Reusing the same photo from a prior-year DV Lottery entry can be a ground for ineligibility. Take a new photo each year.

Can I create it on my phone?

Yes. Add a photo in a phone or computer browser.

Can I check the file size?

Yes. Review the finished photo and file size before saving.

Does this submit or guarantee a lottery entry?

No. It helps prepare the entry photo and does not submit or guarantee an entry or selection.

Where is the image processed?

Photo processing happens in your device browser.

Prepare your DV Lottery photo

Create the photo for upload to the DV Lottery entry form in your browser.

Create a DV Lottery photo

Prefer an iPhone app?

A U.S. visa photo app is also available for iPhone.

See the iPhone app →