Crop a photo to 40 × 50 mm — Estonia passport
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 40 × 50 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 591 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1181 px |
| Aspect ratio | 4:5 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without foreign objects or patterns. |
| Glasses | Lenses must not be tinted or reflective; frame must not cover the eyes. |
| Head covering | No head coverings or headphones, except for officially permitted religious cases. |
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 40 × 50 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Estonia document
Estonia does not use one frame for everything. This page is about passport — 40 × 50 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
passportthis page
driver's license
- national visa (Type D) 35 × 45 mm
- Schengen visa 35 × 45 mm
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without foreign objects or patterns.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 40 × 50 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 472 × 591 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Estonia-specific things to know
- The Estonian passport photo is a digital file, not a print: the PPA states file size (1–5 MB) and pixels (at least 1,300 × 1,600), and a photo taken in a service-office booth is free and valid for 183 days.
- Scans, screenshots and photos of a screen are not allowed, and a photo taken with a phone should use the rear camera.
- The 40 × 50 mm print size with the face at 70–80 % is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' figure for the documents the Ministry issues; the PPA gives none in millimetres.
Printing on a single sheet
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 6 (3 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 28 (4 × 7)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Police and Border Guard Board of Estonia (PPA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- PPA, document photo of an adult: the PPA recommends taking the photo in a photo booth of a service office or at a photographer's studio; a photo taken at the booth can be used in the self-service portal within 183 days; a photograph taken yourself shall not be older than six months and can be uploaded to the self-service portal if the instructions are followed carefully; submitting a non-compliant photograph will extend the time of receipt of the document.
- PPA, instructions for an adult: colour and unedited; the file between 1 MB and 5 MB; the dimensions at least 1,300 × 1,600 pixels; no scanned photograph or screenshot of a computer or mobile phone screen; the background light and of a single colour without extraneous objects (including patterns); no headwear or headphones; use the rear camera of a mobile phone because the front camera distorts the face; look straight into the camera with the eyes level (the head not tilted); the face in the centre of the photograph; the eyes visible from behind the spectacle frames and the glasses not reflecting light.
- PPA, document photograph of a young child (0–7 years): a digital photograph at a photographer's studio is advised, because the child may not face the camera for the time the booth needs; colour and unedited; a light single-colour background without extraneous objects; no scan or screenshot; the child looks straight into the camera with the mouth closed; big hair adornments and extraneous objects such as toys are avoided.
- PPA, photo booth: a document photo can be taken free of charge in the photo booth of every service office even without submitting an application there; fingerprints and a signature sample can also be given in the booth, depending on the application; the digital booth photo can be used within 183 days for applications at any service office or in the self-service portal (except for a weapons permit); by email, add the person's first name and surname and the personal identification number or date of birth.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, requirements for a photo (2024, referring to the Ministry of the Interior regulation RT I, 08.12.2015, 4): a colour and unedited photograph, size 40 × 50 mm, taken within the last six months, clear, sharp and in focus; a close-up of the head and the top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80 % of the photo; a light single-colour background without extraneous objects and patterns; natural tones, not overexposed or underexposed; a neutral expression with the mouth closed; no headwear or headphones (a religious head cover needs a written assessment from the Ministry of the Interior); glasses without tinted or reflecting lenses and frames that do not cover the eyes; no scratches or defects; a digital photo of at least 1300 × 1600 pixels and 500 KB can be e-mailed.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Estonia?
40 × 50 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 40 × 50 mm when printed?
472 × 591 px (300 dpi) · 945 × 1181 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background without foreign objects or patterns.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.