Photo 4x4 Centimetres (40x40 MM)

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Photo 4x4 Centimetres (40x40 MM)
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 4x4 cm

Photo 4x4 CM (40x40 Milimetres)
Size
Width: 40 mm
Height: 40 mm
Resolution
600 dpi
Is it suitable for online submission?
Yes
Image definition parameters
Head height: 70 %
Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 8 %
Is it printable?
Yes
Background Color
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More about Photo 4x4 Centimetres (40x40 MM) - Requirements

Regarding the 4 x 4 centimetres photo

The requirements for documentary photos may vary, in particular in terms of size and framing. If you want to get a professional photo that is suitable for various documents, often the easiest solution is to choose a universal photo with pre-set size. For instance, for a given format: 4 x 4 cm - meaning 40 on 40 mm, you can use the cropping tool available on our page. Within 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 document photos in the size you need. Not always at a photography studio there is the possibility to print photos having dimensions of 4 on 4 cm or 40 x 40 milimetres, therefore, using photo maker with option of automatic framing may be the best solution.

Background of the 4 x 4 cm (40 by 40 milimetres) photograph

Commonly a photograph for documents should have a uniform background. The background colour itself may vary depending on the specific document. Often, however, it is a bright background, usually white (#ffffffff) or light grey (e.g. ), nonetheless, there may be a particular background requirement of red - #fa1612. With passport-photo.online photo generator you can get a photograph with a uniform bright background. All you have to do is upload any photo to the form above and our Background Removal Tool will do its job and you will get a photo 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 4 x 4 cm photo

The equivalents of a 4 x 4 cm size photo are:

  • 40 x 40 milimetres photograph (i.e. photo's width 40 mm and height 40 mm)
  • 1,57 x 1,57 inches photo (i.e. photo's width 1,57 inches and height 1,57 inches)

Proportions of the digital version of the 4 by 4 cm photo

In the case of digital form photos only, it is crucial to maintain the right proportions, i.e. the ratio of the 4 centimetres width to the 4 centimetres height. Depending on the resolution (dpi) of the printout, these can be very different in sizes expressed in pixels (px). For example, these may be sizes:

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

Last update: 03/06/2023

About the document

The 4 x 4 cm photo has width 4 and height 4 centimetres.