9x12 cm Photo – Perfect for Submission and Easy to Create

Name: Make Photo 9x12 cm Photo for Free
Brand: Photogov
SKU: zz-9x12-cm-photo
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For some applications, such educational certificates, professional licenses, or specialist ID cards, you need to send in a 9x12 centimeter photo. To be accepted, the photo must be the right size, quality, and background. PhotoGov makes it easy to take the perfect 9x12 cm picture. We will resize, crop, and optimize your photo according to the required guidelines so that you can submit it digitally or in person.

Auto-crop the photo to fit the Others photo size (free online tool)
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Why Use Our 9x12 cm Photo Service?

Backdrop Correction

This cleans up the backdrop and makes sure it is a solid white or light color

Image Enhancements

Makes the picture sharper, brighter, and more contrasty for a professional look

Digital and Print Versions

Get your photo ready to send in online and print off

Full Compliance Guarantee

Meets all required size and technical requirements

Requirements for 9x12 cm photos

When you have to send in a 9x12 centimeter photo, there are a few rules you need to follow. These include rules about how the photo should look and how it should be taken to make sure it is legal and may be used.

Technical Details

120mm

90mm

75%

6%

Layout, size and scale by indentation for the ZZ photo

Parameter Size 9 x 12 cm (90 x 120 mm)
Resolution at least 300 DPI
Image Format JPEG or PNG
File Size Usually less than 1 MB
Color White or light-colored (plain)
Can be printed Yes
Sending in digitally Accepted for applications through official channels

Best Ways to Take a 9x12 cm Photo

Lighting: To avoid harsh shadows or too much light, use soft, balanced lighting.

Background: The background should be a solid white or light color with no patterns or textures.

Positioning: Make sure your face is in the middle of the frame and facing the camera directly. Your face should take up 70–80% of the height of the photo.

Clothes: Wear dark, solid colors to stand out against the background. Don't wear white tops

Step-by-step: How to Make Your 9x12 cm Photo

If you’d like to make your own photo for a Photo 9x12 cm, saving you the trouble of making an appointment with a professional photographer and turning up in person, there are a few important steps you’ll need to follow. We’ve broken them down for you below:

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Example photos:

Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos

Examples of photos, how to correctly make a photo photo ZZ

How to take your own Photo 9x12 cm 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.

Clean background. More light. Not a blurry photo.
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.

Download ready photo for photo ZZ document

Things You Shouldn't Do:

Using the wrong size photo (such a passport photo instead of a 9x12 cm one)

Smiling or tilting your head

Putting on glasses or other things that block your face

Photos that are too bright, too dark, or grainy

Background with patterns or shadows PhotoGov finds and fixes these problems automatically while processing photos.

More tips for following the rules

No Retouching: Don't use digital filters or edits that change the way your face looks.

Sharpness: Make sure your picture is clean and in focus, with no pixelation or blurriness.

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

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

For Physical Submission: Make sure the size is exactly 9x12 cm when you print your photo on high-quality matte or glossy photo paper.

To submit digitally, put the file on the right official system or gateway. Check that the picture is the right size and resolution.

How to take a Photo 9x12 cm photo using a phone

So long as your smartphone has a good quality camera, you can certainly use it to take a picture for your photo. With that being said, however, selfies are not acceptable, so follow these steps:

Ask someone to take your picture for you.
Position them 5-7 feet away so that only your upper body is in the shot.
Alternatively, use a tripod set up between 5-7 feet away. Move it as necessary to get the perfect picture.

Tools based on artificial intelligence

PhotoGov Features

Our online passport photo tool offers several features to help you create the perfect photo:

Crop

Our in-built cropping feature allows you to trim new photo photos and ensure that they don’t have uneven edges. This allows you to neaten up your picture and ensure it’s the proper size for your photo.

Resize

You can also resize your picture as needed through PhotoGov, meaning that the end result will be a perfectly proportioned image that will fit just right into your photo. Additionally, you don’t need to worry about stretching or squishing the image and ruining the quality.

Background removal

If you can’t find a neutral background against which you can take a satisfactory picture, don’t worry; we have a background removal tool that can help you achieve the same results.

Auto-adjustment

With the click of a button, you can have our auto-adjustment tool immediately optimize your image to meet brightness, color, and contrast standards.

How to take Photo 9x12 cm 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.

How can i convert my photo to photo size?

While you can convert the size of pictures using a variety of methods, the best option is to use our photo photo tool - PhotoGov. That way, you can rest assured you’ll have a high-quality, properly sized end product, one that isn’t distorted or blurred by stretching or compressing.

I already have a digital photo photo. How do i print it?

If you have a digital photograph, unfortunately, you won’t just be able to print it out on printer paper. You specifically need a high-quality print on either matte or glossy photo paper. You can either achieve this by visiting any photo service or by using our tool to print your image off at home.

Where to get a photo photo

Pharmacies and drug stores

Well-known medicinal retail brands, namely Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid, proffer immediate passport photo solutions in-store. Do anticipate a charge, with most services priced around the $15 mark.

Shipping centers

Shipping giants like UPS, FedEx, and adjacent shipping facilities also cater to passport photo needs, mirroring the services of typical drugstores. At a going rate of around $15, it stands as a worthy alternative if you're considering external providers for your passport imagery.

Post offices and other passport acceptance agents

It's customary for post offices and agencies of a similar function to be equipped for passport applications, which includes offering photographic sessions. Maintaining the price consistency as observed earlier, you can typically expect a fee around the $15 ballpark.

Retail stores

Retail venues frequently host areas meant for passport photo shoots, assuring quality pictures in line with norms. Even though each establishment might set its own rate, you can usually anticipate a decent pricing range.

FAQ

Can I use my phone to snap the picture?
Yes, as long as it fits the requirements. Upload your picture to PhotoGov, and it will automatically resize and fix it.
Is it okay to wear spectacles in my picture?
No. You can't wear glasses unless you need them for medical reasons. Make sure there is no glare if you wear glasses.
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 do I do if my photo is turned down?
You can change and reprocess your photo for free with PhotoGov until it is accepted.
Is it okay to use the same picture for other papers?
Yes, as long as the requirements for such documents are similar.