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Passport photo size in pixels, cm and inches

How to convert passport photo size between millimetres, centimetres, inches and pixels without breaking the official crop.

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Direct answer

Passport photo size has two different meanings: physical size for printing and pixel size for digital upload. A 35 × 45 mm photo is 3.5 × 4.5 cm, while a U.S. 2 × 2 inch photo is about 51 × 51 mm. Pixel size depends on the required digital file, so do not convert blindly; use the country page that specifies the final output.

Common passport photo size conversions

CheckWhat to use
35 × 45 mm3.5 × 4.5 cmCommon in many European document profiles
2 × 2 inchesAbout 51 × 51 mmUsed for U.S. passport and many U.S. visa-related profiles
50 × 70 mm5 × 7 cmUsed in Canada passport photo specifications
600 × 600 pxDigital squareCommon minimum for U.S. digital visa-style uploads
413 × 531 px300 dpi equivalent for 35 × 45 mmUseful as a print-quality reference, not a universal official rule

Expert notes

The biggest mistake is treating pixels as a universal conversion from millimetres. Digital authorities can set a minimum pixel size, file weight and compression rule that is independent from print dimensions.

Anfas.Pro keeps physical and digital outputs separate: first select the document, then download the digital file or print sheet that matches that profile.

Common mistakes that cause rejection

  • Upscaling a small blurry selfie just to hit a pixel number.
  • Changing only canvas size while leaving the head too large or too small.
  • Printing a digital square as a rectangular passport photo without checking dimensions.
  • Assuming 300 dpi conversion is always the same as an official upload requirement.

Prepare the photo with Anfas.Pro

  • Open the exact country and document profile before editing the image.
  • Upload a recent front-facing portrait with even light and no heavy beauty filters.
  • Let the tool apply the target size, background rule, crop and print or digital output.
  • Download the digital file or print sheet only after checking the visible requirements on the page.

Official and editorial sources

Document-photo rules are authority-specific. Use the official source when it publishes an exact requirement, and use Anfas.Pro document pages as the final profile because they show source status, last review date and route-specific notes.

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Find the correct passport size

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FAQ

Yes. The safest workflow is to start from the exact document profile, upload a recent portrait, and let the tool prepare the required crop, background and output format. Always check the visible source note on the page before using the result for an official submission.

A home photo can work if it is sharp, front-facing and evenly lit. Avoid strong shadows, tilted head position, busy backgrounds, beauty filters and compression artifacts. The final image still needs to follow the exact document profile, not a generic passport-photo template.

The document-photo workflow is designed to preserve identity. Cropping, background preparation, print layout and optional business attire can be adjusted, but age, face shape, eyes, nose, lips, jawline and permanent skin features should remain documentally accurate.

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