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Printed size

5x5 cm (50x50 mm)

Head height

Head must take up 68% of the image

Background color

White or off-white

Digital dimensions

1181x1181 px

Resolution

300–600 dpi

Recency

Last 6 months

Last update: 1/15/2025

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Sylwia Green

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5x5 Photo: Size, Use & Online Converter

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.

5x5 photo in centimeters, pixels & inches

How big is a 5x5 photo in other measuring units?

Centimeters: 5cm x 5cm
Milimeters: 50mm x 50mm
Inches: 1.97 x 1.97 in
Pixels: 1181 x 1181 px

What documents use the 5x5 cm 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
Passport Photo	Chad	50x50	mm
Passport Photo	Barbados	50x50	mm
Visa Photo	Barbados	50x50	mm
Passport Photo	Afghanistan	50x50	mm
Passport Photo	Czech Republic	50x50	mm
Passport Photo	Ghana	50x50	mm
Visa Photo	Madagascar	50x50	mm
Visa Photo	Turkey	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 images

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, get them at a local store, or order compliant 5x5 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 printing services there.

For more information, 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” is a good starting point.

5cm x 5cm 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 $16.95, you get:

Get 5x5 passport photos online in a snap—it only takes a few minutes!

How to make a 50 x 50 mm photo for a visa or passport at home?

To achieve the required 5x5 picture size, you can use software like Photoshop to resize 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 and resized, and the background will be adjusted.

An image explaining how to take professional 5x5 cm photos with your smartphone at home.

Experience Passport Photo Online’s ease-of-use and acceptance guarantee. Make a 5x5 photo online for your travel document using our desktop software or your smartphone. Download our 5x5 photo converter on your iOS or Android device, or simply snap a photo with your phone or camera and upload it by using the button below.

Sources:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html

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.

Documents

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FAQ

A 50x50 mm image measures 5x5 cm, since one centimeter equals 10 millimeters.

A 5x5 cm photo size in pixels (for official documents) should be 591x591 px at a minimum and 1181x1181 px for the best resolution.

The size of such a photo in inches is approximately 1.97’’ x 1.97’’. Although similar, it’s not to be confused with the US passport photo size, which is 2x2’’ (51x51 mm).

Use one of the many 5x5 cm photo converters, such as Passport Photo Online. Within 3 minutes, you’ll get a perfectly resized image with the correct digital resolution—backed up by our bulletproof compliance guarantee.

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