ID Photo Size Converter
Pick a document type to get the exact millimetre and pixel size, how many prints fit on one sheet, the background colour, and the shooting rules that get photos rejected.
Photo size rules differ by document, and "one inch" is not one number everywhere. Choose the document, the print resolution and the paper; the page recalculates as you change any field. All figures are for reference — follow the latest instructions of the issuing office.
Your settings
Everything updates instantly. Change any field to see the new pixel size and layout.
A white margin makes cutting easier and protects the edges.
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Shooting requirements
- No hat or head covering; the full face is visible.
- Both ears and the hairline are exposed.
- No glasses; lenses and frames hide the eyes and cause glare.
- Even, soft light with no shadow on the face or the wall behind.
- No heavy makeup, no beauty filters; keep the skin texture natural.
- Clothing must contrast with the background, and should not be white on white.
Six common reasons photos are rejected
- Impure background: shadows, a visible skirting board or a colour that is not uniform.
- Head too large or too small: the head must fill the recommended band, not touch the edge.
- Showing teeth or an open mouth: keep a neutral expression with the mouth closed.
- Glare on the forehead, nose or glasses, or an overexposed face.
- Jewellery, earrings or hair accessories that cover the ears.
- Over-retouched photos: no plastic skin, no reshaped jaw, no swapped background edges.
Visa photo differences
United States: 51 × 51 mm square, white background, head 25–35 mm high.
Schengen, UK, Australia, Canada and Korea: mostly 35 × 45 mm with a larger head, around 70 percent of the frame.
Japan: 45 × 45 mm square on a white background.
Recency rules matter as much as size: most countries want a photo taken within the last six months, and some reject digitally altered images outright.
Sizes are compiled from public specifications and are for reference only. The issuing office has the final say — check its latest requirements before printing.