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Photo 1,5x2 inches (38x51 milimetres)

Photo 1,5x2 inches (38x51 milimetres)
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Size

Width: 1.5 in

Height: 2 in

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Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

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Image definition parameters

Head height: 1.4 in

Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 0.25 in

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Background Colour

Very Light Grey

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Resolution

300 dpi

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Is it printable?

Yes

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Concerning the 1,5 x 2 inches photo

The requirements for documentary photographs can be different, in particular in terms of size and framing. If you want to get a professional photograph that is suitable for various documents, usually the easiest solution is to choose a universal photograph with pre-set size. E.g., for a given format: 1,5 x 2 inches - meaning 38 on 51 milimetres, you can use the cropping tool available on our page. a moment we will adapt your photograph to the requirements of the office or institution.

Thanks to this easy 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 1,5 on 2 inches or 38 x 51 mm, thus, using cropping tool with option of automatic framing may be the best solution.

Background of the 1,5 x 2 inches (38 by 51 milimetres) photograph

Generally a photo for a document ought to have a uniform background. The background colour itself may differ depending on the specific application. Generally, however, it is a bright background, normally white (#ffffffff) or light grey (e.g. #f6f6f6), nevertheless, there may be a specific background requirement of red colour - #fa1612.

With passport-photo.online photo cropping tool you can get a photo 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 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 support@passport-photo.online.

1,5 x 2 inches Photograph equivalents

The equivalents of a 1.5 x 2.0 inch size photograph are:

  • 38 x 51 mm photograph (i.e. photo's width is 38 mm and height is 51 milimetres)
  • 3.8 x 5.1 cm photo (i.e. photo's width is 3.8 cm and height is 5.1 cm)

Proportions of the electronic form of the 1,5 by 2 inches photo

In the case of digital form photos only, it is crucial to maintain the right proportions, i.e. the ratio of the 1,5 inches width to the 2 inches height. Depending on the resolution (dpi) of the printout, these can be very different in sizes expressed in pixels (px). For instance, these may be the dimensions:

  • for dpi=100 resolution: 150 x 200 px (width = 150 pixels, and height 200 pixels)
  • for dpi=300 resolution: 450 x 600 px (width = 450 px, and height 600 pixels)
  • for dpi=600 resolution: 900 x 1200 px (width = 900 px, and height 1200 pixels)

How to prepare yourself?

Distance from the camera while taking a passport photo

Distance from the camera

Take the photo from a distance of about 20 inches from your face. Ideally, the photo should be taken by another person.

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Face in front of the camera

Place your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression on your face. Hold the camera at face height.

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Even lighting

Just stand facing a light source such as an exposed window. Don't worry about the background.

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