Crop a photo to 40 × 60 mm — Saudi Arabia ID card
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 40 × 60 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 709 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1417 px |
| Aspect ratio | 2:3 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | Glasses not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
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 × 60 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 40 × 60 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 × 709 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glasses in the frame. This document does not accept them at all — take them off and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Saudi Arabia-specific things to know
- Saudi Arabia bans «professional clothing or clothing of any particular category» in the national ID photograph, as well as glasses, non-medical lenses and any adornment.
- The same conditions apply to the photograph captured in the automated systems at the Civil Status office, so the portrait taken there must follow Article 17 too.
Printing on a single sheet
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 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: 4 (2 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 21 (3 × 7)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia — Civil Status Agency (Executive Regulation of the Civil Status Law). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Executive Regulation of the Civil Status Law of Saudi Arabia (amended articles, 11 Dhu al-Qa'dah 1443 AH = 10 June 2022), Article 17(a): the personal photograph and the photograph captured in the automated systems required for the issuance of the national ID must be recent, coloured and clear, showing all the features of the face, with a white background, in a front-facing position, without glasses and non-medical lenses, free of any adornment; they may not be in professional clothing or for any particular category.
- Same article, 17(b): the Ministry's Civil Status Agency sets special rules for the personal photographs and the photographs captured in the automated systems for certain age groups, for people with special needs and for other cases not covered by the article.
- Same regulation, Article 146: the national ID (printed or digital) contains the personal photograph; the full name, of at least four names (first name, father's name, grandfather's name and family name or surname) in Arabic and English; the place of birth; the date of birth in the Hijri and Gregorian calendars; the civil registry number; the expiry date in both calendars; the copy number; the official emblems and security features; and any data the Civil Status Agency decides to add or delete.
- Same regulation, Article 157: the Civil Status issues the national ID (printed or digital) and all printed and digital documents (family register, birth and death certificates, data slips, amendment notices); all government and non-government bodies that need to verify the national ID record its data without taking a copy; the Civil Status is responsible for the validity of the ID and the documents it issues; the Civil Status Agency sets the rules and procedures for issuing and renewing the ID.
Executive Regulation of the Civil Status Law — Article 17 (photograph for the national ID) ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must an ID card photo be in Saudi Arabia?
40 × 60 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 40 × 60 mm when printed?
472 × 709 px (300 dpi) · 945 × 1417 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain white background.
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?
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.