A wrong photo is one of the most common reasons DV lottery entries are disqualified. The entry form wants a square colour JPEG of 600 × 600 px and no more than 240 KB. This tool crops, sizes and compresses your photo to match.
Source: travel.state.gov – DV photo requirements. Rules can change; always check the official page before you submit.
No. It sets the correct size, shape and file size. You still need to follow the official rules on background, pose and lighting.
No. Cropping and compression happen in your own browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Use a photo with space around the head, or switch "Position" to "Centre". The tool keeps the top of the photo by default, where the head usually is.
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