The short version
Follow the steps below with the free Resize Passport Photo tool — it runs entirely in your browser, needs no upload, account or watermark, and finishes in about a minute.
Step by step
1
Set up
White or light plain background, even frontal light, no glasses, head and upper shoulders in frame, camera at eye level.
2
Crop square and position
Crop to 1:1 with the head from chin to hair-top filling 50–69% of frame height.
3
Resize to exactly 600×600
Enter 600 for width and height in the resizer with the ratio locked.
4
Compress to fit 240 KB
Export JPEG; if over the limit, compress with a 100 KB or custom target — then submit.
Open the Resize Passport Photo toolFree · unlimited · runs in your browser
Pro tips & common mistakes
- No filters, beauty modes or background blur — edits beyond cropping disqualify entries.
- Each family member needs their own compliant photo.
- The photo must be taken within the last 6 months.
The exact requirement
Need the precise numbers? This task pairs with our full spec sheet: Green Card Lottery (DV) Photo Size.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DV lottery photo 600×600?
Yes — the online entry requires exactly 600×600 pixel JPEG under 240 KB.
Can I wear a headscarf?
Religious head coverings are allowed as long as the face is fully visible from hairline to chin.
Can I take it with my phone?
Yes, if the framing rules are met and you can crop and resize it to exactly 600×600 without stretching.