Photo 20x30 Milimetres (2x3 Centimetres)

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Photo 20x30 Milimetres (2x3 Centimetres)
1M+
approved
ID photos
200%
Guarantee of
acceptance

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1

Body-camera distance

The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.

2

Posture: Straight ahead

Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.

3

Lighting

Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.

Photos with dimensions 20x30 milimetres

Photo 20x30 Milimetres (2x3 Centimetres)
Size
Width: 20 mm
Height: 30 mm
Resolution
600 dpi
Is it suitable for online submission?
Yes
Image definition parameters
Head height: 63 %
Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 10 %
Is it printable?
Yes
Background Color
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Photo 20x30 Milimetres (2 X 3 CM) - All You Need to Know

Concerning the 20 x 30 mm photo

The requirements for documentary photos are different, in particular in terms of size and framing. If you want to get a professional photo that is suitable for various documents, normally the best solution is to choose a universal photo with pre-set size. E.g., for a given format: 20 x 30 mm - that is 2 on 3 cm, you can use the cropping tool available on our page. Shortly we would adapt your photograph to the requirements of the office or institution. Thanks to this simple procedure, you will save time and money on searching for a photography studio who will take professional photos for documents in the format you need. Not always at a photography studio there is the possibility to print photos with dimensions of 20 on 30 mm or 2 x 3 cm, hence, using photo generator with automatic framing option may be the best solution.

Background of the 20 x 30 mm (2 by 3 cm) photo

As a rule a photo for a document ought to have a uniform background. The background colour itself may vary depending on the specific document. Often, however, it is a bright background, generally white (#ffffffff) or light grey (for instance #fafafa), nonetheless, there may be a particular background requirement of red - #fa1612. With passport-photo.online cropping tool you can get a photograph with a uniform bright background. Simply upload any photo to the form above and our Background Removal Tool will do its job and you will get a photo on the perfectly bright background. Soon, there will also be an option to choose a specific background color. If you need it now, please contact us at [email protected].

20 x 30 mm Photo equivalents

The equivalents of a 20 x 30 mm photograph are:

  • 2 x 3 cm photo (i.e. photo's width 2 cm and height 3 cm)
  • 0,79 x 1,18 inches photo (i.e. photo's width 0,79 inches and height 1,18 inches)

Proportions of the digital form of the 20 by 30 milimetres photograph

In the case of digital form photographs only, it is crucial to maintain the correct proportions, i.e. the ratio of the 20 mm width to the 30 milimetres height. Depending on the resolution (dpi) of the printout, these may differ a lot regarding dimensions expressed in pixels (px). For instance, these can be dimensions:

  • for dpi=100 resolution: 79 x 118 px (width = 79 pixels, and height 118 pixels)
  • for dpi=300 resolution: 236 x 354 px (width = 236 pixels, and height 354 pixels)
  • for dpi=600 resolution: 472 x 709 px (width = 472 pixels, and height 709 pixels)

Last update: 22/9/23

About the document

The 20x30 mm photo has width 20 and height 30 milimetres.