Document photo profile

United States DV lottery entry photo: 600 × 600 px

Q: Can one crop work for both print and digital submission?

This page is labeled "Digital upload profile", so the core deliverable is the upload-ready file rather than a universal paper print.

Q: Does this page include exact face-height or top-margin rules?

No. Numeric crop rules are only added where the current source set confirms them clearly enough.

Q: Does this page guarantee that the photo will be accepted?

No. The page helps you prepare the size, crop, and output, but the final acceptance decision belongs to the authority, mission, or visa center.

Q: When should I open the official source instead of trusting the page summary?

Any time your office, mission, or appointment notice publishes its own checklist or submission path.

Use this page when the job is specifically a United States DV lottery entry photo and you do not want to borrow a near-match from another document. The base target is 600 × 600 px, so pixel accuracy and upload readiness matter more here than print wording. Digital size 600 × 600 px. Format: JPG. The page is grounded in reviewed official sources and still keeps the acceptance language conservative.

At a glance

CountryUnited States

DocumentDV lottery entry (Diversity Visa Program)

Size600 × 600 px

Pixels600 × 600 px

Aspect ratio1:1

OutputDigital upload profile

StrictnessTight biometric crop

ConfidenceVerified from current source set

Last reviewedApril 12, 2026

FormatJPG

File limit240 KB

On this page

Who this format is for Size and crop Digital vs print What matters most Common mistakes Use in Picmu Verify against sources Related profiles FAQ Official sources

Who this format is for

This profile is for users who specifically need a photo for the online Diversity Visa entry image upload.

If your paperwork names the document as Diversity Visa Program, the page keeps that local label visible without implying that the name alone settles the size or crop.

For a digital lottery entry, the critical question is upload compliance, not whether a print would look fine on paper.

Exact size and cropping guidance

The base size for this profile is 600 × 600 px, which reduces to an aspect ratio of 1:1. The digital target on this page is 600 × 600 px.

This page does not add face-height or top-margin numbers where the current source set does not confirm them clearly enough. Treat the crop as a starting point and verify it against the authority instructions.

Digital vs print usage

This is a digital-first profile. Exact pixels, allowed format (JPG), and file size up to 240 KB matter more here than print wording.

If you begin from a printed photo and scan it, do not assume the print specs automatically become the upload specs. Treat those as separate checks.

What matters most for this specific document

This is a tight profile: small errors in face size, print scale, or biometric framing matter more than cosmetic editing choices.

For a digital lottery entry, the decisive checks are pixel dimensions, file format, and upload compliance.

This page can lean more heavily on measurable facts because the current source set confirms them.

Common mistakes for this format

Most rejections happen because users copy a nearby photo type that looks similar on paper but differs in crop, print handling, or submission method.

exporting a square image that is not exactly 600 x 600 pixels
meeting the pixel target but missing the JPEG or file-size requirement
treating a merely square file as if it were the exact digital target
trusting the visual crop alone where the official source still needs to be checked separately
assuming the same outer size automatically means the full requirement is identical

How to use this profile in Picmu

Picmu can help you prepare the crop and output file, but the issuing authority decides what it accepts.

Open the Picmu crop tool and set the frame to 600 × 600 px.
Use the correct aspect ratio and a clean crop, but do not invent numeric crop limits that your source set does not confirm.
Export the file at the exact digital target of 600 × 600 px in JPG.
Compare the result with the official source before submitting and do not treat a similar-looking crop as a guarantee of acceptance.

Open crop and sizing tool

This profile is digital-first: crop to the square frame, hit the exact pixel target, and check the upload file size before submission.

When to verify against official sources

This page draws on 1 official source, but even a well-supported summary does not replace the exact checklist for your office or application category.

If your appointment notice, mission page, or authority checklist publishes newer or narrower rules for size, background, submission method, or photo count, those instructions take priority.

Preparation tools in Picmu

Crop imageStart with the crop tool so the digital upload is built on the right frame.Resize imageSet the exact upload dimensions when the authority publishes a pixel target.Image converterUse the converter for the final file format only after the pixel size is correct.

What size does this United States DV lottery entry profile use?

This page is built around 600 × 600 px. For digital upload, the target export is 600 × 600 px. That still does not replace a final check against the current authority instructions.

Can one crop work for both print and digital submission?

Does this page include exact face-height or top-margin rules?

Does this page guarantee that the photo will be accepted?

When should I open the official source instead of trusting the page summary?

Official sources reviewed for this page

Use the links below to verify the details, not as a guarantee that the photo will be accepted.

U.S. Department of State photo requirements