DV Lottery Photo Cropper (600×600)
Prepare a DV Lottery photo in the correct size for the Diversity Visa program. Upload a photo, move the square guide to frame your head and shoulders, then download a 600×600 pixel JPEG image.
Prepare a square passport-style photo for the U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) lottery: upload a clear portrait, drag the frame until your head and shoulders line up with the guides, then download a 600×600 image ready to upload. You control the crop and can try again until you like the result. Applicants in Ethiopia and abroad use it to avoid common sizing mistakes before they submit. Always read the latest official photo rules for the year you apply—lighting, background, and glasses rules can change.
DV Lottery photo basics
- Square photo: 600×600 pixels, JPEG format, maximum 240 KB.
- Color photo with a plain light background.
- Face fully visible, looking straight at the camera, no glasses.
- One person only, no shadows or heavy filters.
1. Upload your photo
Use a recent color photo with a light background. Large photos are fine; the tool will resize them.
Your photo is processed in your browser. The image is not uploaded to our server.
2. Adjust the square guide
Move and resize the square to frame your head and shoulders.
Tip: Your head should roughly fill most of the square, with a small margin above your hair and below your chin. Use the zoom slider to adjust the image size.
3. Download DV-ready photo
When you are satisfied with the framing, click the button below to generate a 600×600 JPEG image.
After downloading, you can also test your photo using the official U.S. government DV photo checker.
Frequently asked questions
Does this guarantee my DV photo will be accepted?
No. The tool helps match the required size (600×600 pixels) and file type (JPEG), but acceptance depends on lighting, background, pose, and other rules set by the U.S. State Department.
Can I use this DV cropper from Ethiopia?
Yes. EthioTools is built especially for Ethiopian users and the diaspora. You can use this tool from any country as long as you have a modern browser.
How to use DV Lottery Photo Cropper — Free Online Photo Tool
Crop a portrait to 600×600 JPEG for DV-style photo rules in the browser. Adjust the square guide and download—check current State Department specs before you submit.
Whether you are studying Amharic, working with Ethiopian dates and numbers, or planning everyday tasks, you can adjust inputs until the output matches what you need. Nothing is stored on your device unless the tool itself explains otherwise.
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