Photo 20x30 mm (2x3 cm)

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Photo 20x30 mm (2x3 cm)
1M+
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ID photos
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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 20x30 mm

Photo 20x30 Milimetres (2x3 Centimetres)
Size
Width: 20 mm
Height: 30 mm
Resolution
600 dpi
Is it suitable for online submission?
Yes
Image definition parameters
Head height: 63 %
Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 10 %
Is it printable?
Yes
Background Color
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More about Photo 20x30 Milimetres (2x3 Centimetres) - Requirements

About the 20 x 30 milimetres photo

The requirements for documentary photos are different, in particular in terms of size and framing. If you want to obtain a professional photograph that is suitable for different documents, usually the best solution is to choose a universal photograph with pre-set size. For example, for a given format: 20 x 30 mm - meaning 2 on 3 centimetres, you can use the cropping tool available on our page. In 5 seconds we would 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 photographer who will take professional documentary photographs in the format you need. Not always at a photography studio there is the possibility to print photos with dimensions of 20 on 30 milimetres or 2 x 3 centimetres, hence, using photo generator with option of automatic framing may be the best solution.

20 x 30 mm (2 by 3 cm) Photo background

Commonly a document photo ought to have a uniform background. The background colour itself may differ depending on the specific document. As a rule, however, it is a bright background, generally white (#ffffffff) or light grey (for example #f9f9f9), nonetheless, there may be a specific requirement regarding background of blue - #1250fa. With passport-photo.online photo generator tool you can get a photo with a uniform bright background. Simply 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]

20 x 30 milimetres Photograph equivalents

The equivalents of a 20 x 30 mm photo are:

  • 2 x 3 cm photo (i.e. photo's width 2 centimetres and height 3 centimetres)
  • 0,79 x 1,18 inches photograph (i.e. photo's width 0,79 inches and height 1,18 inches)

Proportions of the electronic version of the 20 by 30 mm photo

In the case of photographs only in digital version, it is crucial to maintain the correct proportions, i.e. the ratio of the 20 milimetres width to the 30 mm height. Depending on the resolution (dpi) of the printout, these can vary considerably regarding sizes expressed in pixels (px). For example, these may be sizes:

  • for dpi=100 resolution: 79 on 62 px (width = 79 pixels, and height 62 px)
  • for dpi=300 resolution: 237 on 187 px (width = 237 px, and height 187 pixels)
  • for dpi=600 resolution: 474 on 374 px (width = 474 pixels, and height 374 pixels)

Last update: 24/03/2023

About the document

The 20x30 mm photo has width 20 and height 30 mm.