Get Your Best 5x5 Photos in 3 Minutes [Visa & Passport]

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5x5 cm Photo—Specifications

Printed size

5x5 centimeters

Digital dimensions

1181x1181 pixels

Head size

Must take up 68% of the image from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

Resolution

300–600 DPI

Background color

White or off-white

Recency

Last 6 months

Last update: 11/22/2023

5x5 cm Photos—All You Need to Know

This photo size is required by several countries to obtain travel documents—mostly passports and visas.

Below, we’ll cover the exact photo size requirements, the standard quality required for official documents, and how to correctly print and resize images to this format.

What documents use the 5x5 photo format?

Look through our convenient list to quickly see which documents your 5x5 cm photo is suitable for.

Document	Country	Size (Width x Height)	Unit
Visa Photo	Israel	50x50	mm

Important: The 5x5 cm size may be confused with the size of US passport photos. However, for a US passport, you’re required to submit a 51x51 mm (2x2 inches) photo.

Quality requirements for 5x5 photos

Requirement	Digital & Print	Print Only	Digital Only
Color	Must be in color
Recency	Taken in the last 6 months
Image	Clear image of your face ❌ Not blurry, grainy, or pixelated
Filters	❌ No filters allowed
Background	White or off-white background without shadows, texture, or lines
Size	5x5 cm (1.97x1.97 inches)
Head size	Head must take up 68% of the image from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
Quality & Resolution	High quality, 300–600 DPI	Printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper	1181x1181 pixels
Digital Alterations	❌ No alterations allowed

Where can I print 5x5 cm photos?

You can print the images yourself at home (with the right passport photo printer), get them at a local store, or order compliant 5x5 cm photo prints delivered to your mailbox.

Local stores

The quickest way to find a place where you can get your photos printed is by typing “photo printing services near me” in Google. You’ll find a map of local stores that will get the job done.

Additionally, it’s a relatively safe bet to look around for big box retailers in your vicinity, such as Walmart or CVS, as chances are you’ll find a photo shop there.

To learn more, have a look at these pages:

If you’re looking for places focused on specifically sized printouts, a quick Google search for “5x5 photo prints near me” will be a good starting point.

5x5 cm photo prints online

No convenient location nearby? No worries. Use Passport Photo Online, and we’ll deliver your 5x5 photos to your exact location—regardless of where you are. For $16.99, you get:

2 pictures printed on premium photo paper
Expert verification & guaranteed acceptance (or double your money back)
Free delivery & same-day shipping

How to make a 5x5 cm (50x50 mm) photo at home?

To achieve the required 50x50 size, you can use Photoshop for resizing your passport or visa photos.

However, this may require advanced skills.

Alternatively, you can use online software dedicated to creating photos for official documents. With such services, the process will take minutes. You’ll get your image cropped, resized, and the background will be adjusted.

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