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EDV Photo Checker & Cropper

इडीभी (EDV) फोटो टुल तथा चेकर

Check and crop your photo for the US Electronic Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) to meet exact 600×600 px, 240 KB, and head composition requirements.

Verify and crop your photo for the U.S. Electronic Diversity Visa (EDV Lottery). Matches exact 600×600 px dimensions, head-height ratios (50–69%), eye levels, and the 240 KB file size limit.

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Upload Your DV PhotoUpload a recent photo (taken within the last 6 months) facing the camera against a plain white background.

Eyes Must Be In This Zone

Click "Upload Your DV Photo" above to test and crop.

US DV Lottery Requirements

Resolution: 600 × 600 pxExact 1:1 square ratio enforced
File Size: Under 240 KBCalculating...
File Format: JPEG (.jpg)Standard 24-bit sRGB color space
Head Height (50% – 69%)Crown to chin should match the guidelines
No Eyeglasses or UniformsGlasses are strictly prohibited in DV photos

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About the EDV Photo Checker & Cropper

The U.S. Electronic Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) has some of the most rigorous biometric photo regulations of any visa system in the world. Thousands of Nepali applicants are disqualified every year because of invalid dimensions, inappropriate eye levels, shadows, or excessive file compression. This tool crops, aligns, and checks your photo against official U.S. Department of State specifications completely in your browser.

Key U.S. DV Lottery Photo Rules

Square Dimensions: Exactly 600 × 600 pixels (1:1 aspect ratio).
File Size: Less than or equal to 240 KB (245,760 bytes).
Head Height Ratio: The distance from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (crown) must be between 50% and 69% of the total image height (300 to 414 pixels).
Eye Level Height: The applicant's eyes must be positioned between 56% and 69% (336 to 414 pixels) from the bottom edge of the photo.
Background: Must be plain white or off-white with no patterns, shadows, or clutter.
Eyeglasses Prohibited: Eyeglasses are strictly forbidden in DV lottery photos (even prescription glasses).
Expression: Both eyes open, looking straight at the camera with a natural, neutral expression.

Private & Device-Only

We respect your privacy. All biometric scaling and cropping is executed strictly in your web browser. Your photo is never sent to any external server or saved in any database.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear glasses in my EDV photo?

No. The U.S. Department of State strictly prohibits eyeglasses in DV lottery photographs. Wearing glasses will lead to immediate disqualification.

What should the photo background look like?

The background must be plain white or off-white with no shadows, door frames, or wall textures visible behind you.

What is the maximum allowed file size for the DV Lottery?

The maximum allowed file size is 240 KB (245,760 bytes). Our tool exports high-quality JPEG photos between 150 KB and 210 KB to guarantee effortless upload acceptance.

How recent must my EDV photo be?

The photograph must have been taken within the last six months and reflect your current appearance.

Can I reuse last year’s EDV photo?

No. The U.S. consular system utilizes automated facial recognition to compare against previous lottery entries. Submitting a duplicate photo from an earlier year causes automatic rejection.