Photo 40x60 mm (4x6 centimetres)
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Photo 40x60 mm (4x6 centimetres)
Size
Width: 40 mm
Height: 60 mm
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
Background Colour
White
Resolution
300 dpi
Is it printable?
Yes
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About the 40 x 60 mm photo
The requirements for documentary photographs might vary, in particular in terms of size and framing. If you want to get a professional photograph that is suitable for various documents, usually the best solution is to choose a universal photograph with pre-set size. E.g., for a given format: 40 x 60 milimetres - meaning 4 on 6 cm, you can use the cropping tool available on our page. Shortly we would 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 photos for documents in the size you need. Not always at a photography studio there is the possibility to print photos having dimensions of 40 on 60 mm or 4 x 6 centimetres, so, using photo cropping tool with automatic framing option may be the best solution.
Background of the 40 x 60 milimetres (4 by 6 cm) photograph
Commonly a photo for documents ought to have a uniform background. The background colour itself can differ depending on the specific document. As a general rule, however, it is a bright background, often white (#ffffffff) or light grey (e.g. #f7f7f7), nevertheless, there can be a particular requirement regarding background 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 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 support@passport-photo.online.
40 x 60 mm Photo equivalents
The equivalents of a 40 x 60 mm photograph are:
- 4 x 6 centimetres photograph (i.e. photo's width 4 centimetres and height 6 centimetres)
- 1,57 x 2,36 inches photo (i.e. photo's width 1,57 inches and height 2,36 inches)
Proportions of the electronic form of the 40 by 60 milimetres photograph
In the case of electronic version photos only, it is fundamental to maintain the correct proportions, i.e. the ratio of the 40 milimetres width to the 60 milimetres height. Depending on the resolution (dpi) of the printout, these may vary a lot regarding dimensions expressed in pixels (px). For example, these may be the dimensions:
- 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)
How to prepare yourself?
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.
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.
Even lighting
Just stand facing a light source such as an exposed window. Don't worry about the background.
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