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35x45 Photo—Specifications

Printed size

35x45 mm

Head height

34.5 mm

Background color

White or light-colored

Digital dimensions

827x1063 px

Resolution

600 dpi

Recency

Last 6 months

Last update: 10/18/2024

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Roxana Grabowska

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Mateusz Chodakowski

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35x45 mm Photo—All You Need to Know

While it’s not so popular in the US, 35x45 mm is one of the most commonly used photo sizes for documents in Europe and other parts of the world. Learn about the specifics of 35mm x 45mm photos, including quality requirements and how to take this document photo comfortably from home.

What documents use the 35x45 photo format?

Passport, visas, or maybe driving licenses? You can use your 35x45 photo for a wide variety of documents. In the table below, we have collected the most common 35x45 mm photo documents.

Document	Country	Size (Width x Height)	Unit
Schengen Visa Photo	Schengen area	35 x 45	mm
European Union Passport Photo	European Union members	35 x 45	mm
Canadian Visa Photo	Canada	35 x 45	mm
UK Passport Photo	United Kingdom	35 x 45	mm
UK Driving License	United Kingdom	35 x 45	mm
Australian Passport Photo	Australia	35 x 45	mm
Singapore Passport Photo	Singapore	35 x 45	mm
New Zealand Passport Photos	New Zealand	35 x 45	mm

As you can see, the 35x45 mm photo size can be used for most European passports (i.e., German, French, Polish, Italian, etc.) and some other documents, like British passports or driving licenses. Some other examples cover South African, Pakistani, or Swiss passport and visa photos.

35x45mm photo in other units

While millimeters are the most common measurements used to describe these photos, you may be used to different units. Check the table below for a convenient cheat sheet of a 35x45 mm photo size in inches, centimeters, and pixels.

35x45mm Photo Size
In inches (in)	1.38 x 1.77 in
In centimeters (cm)	3.5 x 4.5 cm
In pixels (px)	827 x 1063 px (at 600 DPI)

Quality requirements for 35x45 photos

Examples of acceptable and unacceptable 35x45 mm photos.

Size isn’t the only thing you have to pay attention to when getting your 35x45 mm photo—although it’s one of the most important requirements. Below, you’ll find a handy table with other criteria document photographs must meet to be accepted by the authorities.

Requirement	Digital & Print	Prints Only
Color	In color, reflecting your natural skin tones
Recency	Taken within the last 6 months
Image	Clear image of your face ❌ Not blurry, grainy, or pixelated
Filters	❌ No filters or enhancements allowed
Background	White, off-white, or light-colored
Size	35x45 mm
Head size	34.5 mm
Quality & Resolution	600 DPI	Matte or glossy paper
Digital Alterations	❌ No alterations allowed, including red-eye effect reduction

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A 35x45 mm photo prepared by the Passport Photo Online tool.

Having gone through the details in theory, it’s time to put your newfound knowledge into practice: How can you take your 35x45 mm photo?

Thankfully, the answer is simple. You can now take your 35x45 size photo online, without leaving your home, in just 3 minutes!

Here’s how it works:

Download our Passport Photo Online app on iOS or Android. Alternatively, use our web-based platform.
Upload a photo that meets the official requirements, or take the new one.
Choose the document you need—our database keeps track of the most up-to-date information.
Wait until your picture is cropped, resized, and verified by our advanced AI system and one of our photo experts.
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When it’s ready, you can download a digital photo anytime from your email inbox. You can also order high-quality prints that we’ll deliver to any address within 2–3 business days.