45x45 mm Photo: the Perfect Size for your Document needs

A 45x45 mm (4.5x4.5 cm) photo is often needed when you apply for a visa, ID card, or other official documents. To avoid any delays or rejections, it's very important that your photo matches these exact requirements. We make it easy and stress-free to take a 45x45 mm photo that meets all the requirements at PhotoGov. Just send us a selfie or picture, and we'll resize, trim, and optimize it to the right size for digital or printed submission.

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Get photo for: Photo 45x45 mm (4.5x4.5 cm)

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3. Upload your photo:

Picture in .jpg, .png, .heic or .gif format

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Instructions:

Take a photo or selfie with your phone
in good quality in good light

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Online service for processing photos from your phone for official government documents using artificial intelligence

Why Use Our 45x45 mm Photo Service?

Exact Sizing

Your photo is automatically resized and cropped to the right size of 45x45 mm

Background Correction

This fixes any shadows, textures, or patterns so that the background is always white or light-colored

Image Enhancement

Changes the brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image to make it look clear and professional

Digital and print versions

Get your photo ready to send in either format, online or in print

Compliance Guarantee

Meets all official standards for 45x45 mm pictures for a variety of documents

Requirements for 45x45 mm photos

Your 45x45 mm photo must meet certain technical and visual standards in order to be accepted.

45mm
45mm
27mm
7.5mm

Parameter Size

45 x 45 mm (4.5 × 4.5 cm)

File Size

Minimum 300 DPI

Image Format

JPEG or PNG

File Size

Usually less than 1 MB

Background Color

White or light-colored (no patterns or shadows)

Able to be printed

Yes

Submission in digital form

Consulate systems and official online application portals accept this

*Data from government agencies

Guidelines about how to look

Requirement for Aspect

Expression on the face

Neutral: lips closed, no frowning or smiling

Eyes

Wide open, plainly visible, and staring straight at the camera

Position of the Head

Centered, looking straight ahead, no tilting

Coverage of the Face

Should take up 70–80% of the height of the picture

Clothing

Don't wear white tops; dark, solid hues are better

Eyeglasses

Not allowed unless it's for medical reasons

Coverings for the head

Face must be fully visible, however religious or medical reasons are fine

Lighting

The lighting should be even, with no shadows or reflections on the face or background

Step-by-step instructions for making your 45x45 mm photo

  1. Choose the Type of Document From the selection of document types on PhotoGov.net, choose "45x45 mm Photo"

  2. Take a Picture Use a camera with a high resolution or a smartphone. Stand 1.5 to 2 meters away from a plain white or light-colored wall. Make sure the lighting is right

  3. Put the photo up Send in your picture for processing. Make sure your face is well-lit and your attitude is calm

  4. Resize and optimize automatically Our technology will cut the photo down to 45x45 mm, clean up the background, and change the quality of the image

  5. Get it and send it in Download your finished photo file so you may submit it digitally or print it off to use in person

Best Ways to Use Your 45x45 mm Photo

Lighting: Use soft, even light so that there aren't any shadows on the face. The best light is natural

Background: Stand with your back to a wall that is white or light-colored. Don't have any patterns or textures in the backdrop

Positioning: Make sure your face is in the middle and facing forward. Your face should take up 70–80% of the height of the picture

Wear dark, solid-colored clothes. Stay away from shirts that are white or too shiny

How to take your own Photo 45x45 mm photo

If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect photo photo yourself:

1. Take a picture of yourself

Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.

Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)

2. Upload your photo to PhotoGov AI

Next, upload your image and process it through our site.

3. Receive your Passport Photo

Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.

Avoid These Common Mistakes

Using a passport-size photo instead of the minimum 45x45 millimeter size

Wearing glasses or other things that block your face

Pictures that are grainy, low-resolution, or too bright

Background with patterns, shadows, or things

Smiling or tilting your head

PhotoGov automatically finds and fixes these problems as it is processing

How to take Photo 45x45 mm photos for babies and kids

When taking pictures of babies and children for photo, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.

  • If you are photographing a newborn:
  • Spread a white sheet out over the floor.
  • Place the baby down on the sheet and take their photograph against it.

For slightly older babies:

  • Prop them up in a child’s chair against a white sheet.
  • If they are still unable to hold up their head, prop it up for them using a hand behind the sheet. Ensure no one else is visible in the shot.

More tips for being compliant

No retouching: Don't use applications or filters that change the way your face looks

Sharpness: Make sure your picture is clear and not pixelated or blurry

Face Coverage: Your face should take up 70–80% of the height of the picture

File Size and Type: JPEG or PNG, and less than 1 MB for digital submission

Guidelines for Submission and Printing

For Physical Submission: Make sure the photo is exactly 45x45 mm and print it on high-quality matte or glossy photo paper

To submit digitally, upload your photo to the right portal. Make sure the file size and resolution are correct

FAQ

How big should my 45x45 millimeter picture be?

The picture should be 45 mm by 45 mm (4.5 cm by 4.5 cm).

Is it okay to take my picture with my phone?

Yes, as long as the picture satisfies the requirements. Send it to PhotoGov so that it can fix itself.

Is it okay to wear spectacles in the picture?

No. You can't wear glasses unless you need them for medical reasons. If you wear glasses, be sure there is no glare.

How new does the picture need to be?

Your photo should have been taken in the last six months to show how you look now.

What will happen if my photo is turned down?

You can change and reprocess your photo with PhotoGov until it is accepted.

Is it okay to use my 45x45 millimeter picture for other papers?

Yes, as long as the requirements for such documents are similar.

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