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DV Lottery & Green Card photos, verified for entry
Every year, thousands of Diversity Visa Lottery entries are automatically disqualified due to invalid photos. Ensure your entry meets State Department standards.
- 1 Upload
- 2 Adjust
- 3 Download
- 600 × 600 px (2 × 2 in)
- Head 50 – 69% of height
- White or off-white
- Under 240 KB
Order a standard 4×6 in photo print (10×15 cm in Europe) at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Boots or any local kiosk for ~35¢. Cut along the dashed guidelines.
How to avoid "Printer Scaling" passport rejections
1. Scale must be 100%: In your printer settings or kiosk software, choose "Actual Size" or "Scale: 100%". Never check "Fit to Printable Area" or "Shrink to Fit" (which shrinks 2×2 in down to 1.7 in).
2. Physical Ruler Calibration: We include an exact 1.00 inch (25.4 mm) reference scale printed in the margin of the 4×6 sheet. Lay a real ruler over that bar—if it measures exactly 1 inch, your head dimensions are 100% compliant!
3. Paper Quality: Use glossy or matte photo paper (never plain copy paper).
Complete Guide: How to Take and Print a Green Card & DV Lottery Photo at Home
The U.S. Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery uses automated facial biometric screening software during the entry submission window. Entries with photos older than 6 months, cropped incorrectly, or digitally retouched are disqualified without notice.
1. Diversity Visa Photo Rules
The digital image must be in color, 24-bit depth, exactly 600×600 pixels, and less than 240 KB in file size. Background must be plain white or off-white with zero shadows.
2. Do Not Digitally Alter Facial Features
Do not use AI filters or beauty retouching to remove blemishes, moles, or alter facial geometry. Automated State Dept biometric algorithms flag altered images as fraudulent.
Three steps. Under a minute.
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Snap a photo
Stand facing a plain light wall in daytime lighting. Hold your smartphone camera at eye level.
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Align with biometric guide
Drag, zoom, and tilt until chin and crown fit the official Green Card & DV Lottery Photo tolerance zones.
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Save & print for 35¢
Download the uncompressed digital file and the 4×6 print sheet with multiple copies.
Zero Data Storage · Verified Privacy
Your photo never leaves your device.
PassSnap does not maintain any remote photo storage server, database, or tracking cookies. All geometric computations execute locally inside your browser's memory sandbox.
Client-Side Processing
HTML5 Canvas API extracts and rescales the cropped pixels on your phone or computer. The data is discarded the moment you close the tab.
No Database or Cloud Uploads
Zero backend image upload scripts. We physically have no means to inspect, view, or retain your personal biometric photo.
Hardened Security Headers
Our HTTP Content-Security-Policy disallows connect-src 'none', prohibiting your browser from transmitting payloads out.
Works Fully Offline
Load this webpage once, disconnect your internet connection completely, and process your photos in 100% offline mode.
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Green Card & DV Lottery Photo Official Specifications (2026)
- Dimensions
- Exact 600 × 600 pixels, square
- File Compression
- JPEG format, maximum file size 240 KB
- Color Depth
- 24-bit color (sRGB color space)
- Head Proportions
- 50% to 69% of total height
- Recency
- Must be taken within the last 6 months (reusing old entries is banned)
Government compliance notice: Guidelines strictly correspond to Code of Federal Regulations 22 CFR 51.26 and ICAO Doc 9303.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes automatic disqualification in the DV Lottery?
Submitting an old photo from a previous DV year, wearing glasses, using a non-white backdrop, or having the head too small/large will trigger immediate disqualification by the automated system.
How PassQuickSnap compares to pharmacies & paid apps
| Feature | PassQuickSnap (In-Browser) | Walgreens / CVS | Paid Photo Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Free (+ ~$0.35 for 4×6 print) | $16.99 – $17.99 | $12.00 – $16.00 paywall |
| Photos Included | 6–8 print photos + Digital JPEG | Only 2 physical prints | 1 digital file (sheet costs extra) |
| Biometric Privacy | ✓ 100% on-device (0 uploads) | Stored on store kiosk | Uploaded to cloud servers |
| Unlimited Retakes | ✓ Unlimited at home | 1–2 rushed shots in store | Pay per export |