Photo 35x40 Milimetres (3,5x4 CM)

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Photo 35x40 Milimetres (3,5x4 CM)
1M+
approved
ID photos
200%
Guarantee of
acceptance

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Digital or printed photos

Digital or printed photos

You can download a digital version and order a printout which we will send within 3-5 days. Delivery is free!

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How to take a photo?

Taking a photo for your ID has never been so easy.

Follow simple instruction to take a perfect ID photo.

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 35x40 mm

Photo 35x40 Milimetres (3,5x4 Centimetres)
Size
Width: 35 mm
Height: 40 mm
Resolution
600 dpi
Is it suitable for online submission?
Yes
Image definition parameters
Head height: 30 mm
Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 5 mm
Is it printable?
Yes
Background Color
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Photo 35x40 Milimetres (3,5x4 Centimetres) - All You Need to Know

About the 35 x 40 milimetres photo

The requirements for documentary photos are different, especially in terms of size and framing. If you want to get a professional photo that is suitable for different documents, normally the best solution is to choose a universal photo with pre-set size. E.g., for a given format: 35 x 40 mm - that is 3,5 on 4 centimetres, you can use the cropping tool available on our page. In 5 seconds we will adapt your photograph to the requirements of the office or institution. Thanks to this easy procedure, you will save money and time on searching for a photographer who will take professional photographs for documents in the format you need. Not always at a photography studio there is the possibility to print photos having dimensions of 35 on 40 mm or 3,5 x 4 centimetres, so, using photo maker with automatic framing option may be the best solution.

Background of the 35 x 40 milimetres (3,5 by 4 cm) photograph

Often a document photograph ought to have a uniform background. The background colour itself can vary depending on the specific document. As a rule, however, it is a bright background, normally white (#ffffffff) or light grey (for example #f7f7f7), although, there can be a specific background requirement of light blue colour - #1292fa. With passport-photo.online cropping tool you can get a photograph with a uniform bright background. All you have to do is upload any photograph to the form above and our Background Removal Tool will do its job and you will get a photograph 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].

Equivalents of the 35 x 40 mm photo

The equivalents of a 35 x 40 milimetres photo are:

  • 3,5 x 4 centimetres photograph (i.e. photo's width 3,5 centimetres and height 4 centimetres)
  • 1,38 x 1,57 inches photo (i.e. photo's width 1,38 inches and height 1,57 inches)

Proportions of the digital version of the 35 by 40 mm photograph

In the case of digital version photographs only, it is fundamental to maintain the right proportions, i.e. the ratio of the 35 milimetres width to the 40 mm height. Depending on the resolution (dpi) of the printout, these can be considerably different concerning sizes expressed in pixels (px). For example, these can be the dimensions:

  • for dpi=100 resolution: 138 x 157 px (width = 138 pixels, and height 157 pixels)
  • for dpi=300 resolution: 413 x 472 px (width = 413 pixels, and height 472 pixels)
  • for dpi=600 resolution: 827 x 945 px (width = 827 pixels, and height 945 pixels)

Last update: 4/10/23