DV Lottery Photo 600×600 and 240KB

A DV Lottery photo must be a recent colour JPG at exactly 600×600 pixels, usually ≤240 KB, with head height and background rules that match the U.S. Department of State composition guide. Wrong pixels or KB = rejected entry.

Specs that matter

Rule	Typical target
Pixels	Exactly 600 × 600
File size	≤ 240 KB JPEG
Background	White / off-white
Head height	About 50–69% of image height
Age of photo	Taken in the last 6 months

Confirm the current official notice each year; prep targets above match common guidance.

Pipeline that works

1. Start from a sharp, well-lit face photo (not a tiny crop).
2. Open TryQuickImg DV Lottery photo tool.
3. Frame the face inside the guide so head size fits.
4. Export the named JPG and confirm 600×600 and ≤240 KB in file properties.
5. Keep a master original; only upload the processed copy to the DV site.

If you only have HEIC from an iPhone, convert first with HEIC to JPG, then run the DV tool.

Why “just compress” fails

Compressing a 4000×3000 selfie to 240KB without resizing to 600×600 leaves wrong dimensions. Resizing alone can leave a file over 240KB. You need pixels first, then KB — the dedicated tool does both with a composition guide.

Related: Resize passport photo pixels then compress and the US passport 2×2 pipeline.

Privacy

DV photos are identity images. Prefer browser-only prep so the file is not uploaded to our servers for processing during crop, resize, and compress.

FAQ

Can I reuse an old passport photo?

Only if it meets current DV rules (including recency and composition). Many old prints fail head-size or background checks.

JPG or PNG?

JPEG. Portals expect JPG for DV-style uploads.

What if the file is still over 240KB at 600×600?

Lower JPEG quality slightly or use a cleaner, less noisy crop. Do not shrink below 600×600.

Does TryQuickImg upload my photo?

No. Framing and compression run locally in your browser.