Photo 40x60 MM (4x6 CM)

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Photo 40x60 MM (4x6 CM)
1M+
approved
ID photos
200%
Guarantee of
acceptance

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AI prepares the photo

AI prepares the photo

Artificial Intelligence will check your photo, crop it to the right size and remove the background.

Expert verification

Expert verification

Our Photo Expert will make additional verification to check if your photo meets the official requirements.

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!

Why?

Take a biometric photo conveniently without leaving home

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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 40x60 milimetres

Photo 40x60 Milimetres (4x6 CM)
Size
Width: 40 mm
Height: 60 mm
Resolution
300 dpi
Is it suitable for online submission?
Yes
Image definition parameters
Head height: 36 mm
Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 6 mm
Is it printable?
Yes
Background Color
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Photo 40x60 Milimetres (4 X 6 CM) - All You Need to Know

Concerning the 40 x 60 mm photo

The requirements for documentary photographs may be different, especially in terms of size and framing. If you want to obtain a professional photograph that is suitable for various documents, generally the easiest solution is to choose a universal photo with pre-set size. E.g., for a given format: 40 x 60 milimetres - that is 4 on 6 cm, you can use the cropping tool available on our page.

Shortly we will adapt your photo to the requirements of the office or institution. Thanks to this simple procedure, you will save money and time on searching for a photographer who will take professional document photos in the size you need.

Not always at a photography studio there is the possibility to print photographs having dimensions of 40 on 60 milimetres or 4 x 6 cm, so, using photo maker with option of automatic framing may be the best solution.

Background of the 40 x 60 mm (4 by 6 cm) photograph

As a rule a document photo ought to have a uniform background. The background colour itself may differ depending on the specific document. Commonly, however, it is a bright background, usually white (#ffffffff) or light grey (e.g. #fcfcfc), nevertheless, there may be a particular requirement regarding background of blue - #1250fa.

With passport-photo.online photo maker 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 photograph on the perfect 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 40 x 60 milimetres photograph

The equivalents of a 40 x 60 mm size photograph are:

  • 4 x 6 centimetres photograph (i.e. photo's width 4 cm and height 6 cm)
  • 1,57 x 2,36 inches photo (i.e. photo's width 1,57 inches and height 2,36 inches)

Proportions of the electronic version of the 40 by 60 milimetres photo

In the case of digital form photos only, it is important to maintain the right proportions, i.e. the ratio of the 40 milimetres width to the 60 mm height. Depending on the resolution (dpi) of the printout, these can be very different concerning sizes expressed in pixels (px). E.g., these can be sizes:

  • for dpi=100 resolution: 157 x 236 px (width = 157 pixels, and height 236 pixels)
  • for dpi=300 resolution: 472 x 709 px (width = 472 pixels, and height 709 pixels)
  • for dpi=600 resolution: 945 x 1417 px (width = 945 pixels, and height 1417 pixels)

Last update: 25/9/23