Can I wear glasses in a 35x45 photo?

No. Eyeglasses are prohibited in 35x45 mm passport photos for the UK, Schengen states, Australia and India. Medically required eyewear is the only exception and requires a doctor's note. Tinted lenses and sunglasses are never accepted.

35x45 Photo Size (3.5 x 4.5 cm) in mm, cm and Pixels

Q: What is a 35x45 photo size?

A 35x45 photo size is a passport-format photograph measuring 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall, equivalent to 3.5 x 4.5 cm or roughly 1.38 x 1.77 inches. It is the standard photo size for the UK passport, Schengen visa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and most non-US visa applications.

Q: What is 35x45 mm photo size in pixels?

A 35x45 mm photo is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI and 826 x 1062 pixels at 600 DPI. These are the resolutions accepted by online portals including UK HMPO, Schengen VFS Global and India Passport Seva. Below 300 DPI the file prints pixelated and fails the quality check.

Q: What is 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo size in inches?

A 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo equals 1.38 x 1.77 inches. It is the same physical size as the 35 x 45 mm standard used for UK, Schengen and Australian passport photographs.

Q: What file size does a 35x45 photo need to be?

It varies sharply by portal, and this is where most uploads fail. India Passport Seva accepts only 10 to 20 KB. Singapore caps at 60 KB, South Korea at 100 KB, Schengen and most EU states at 240 KB, New Zealand at 250 KB, Australia at 500 KB, and the UK accepts 50 KB up to 10 MB. Always check the limit shown by the form you are completing.

Q: What background is required for a 35x45 mm photo?

A plain light-coloured background, but the exact shade differs by authority. UK HMPO accepts white, cream or light grey depending on contrast with your face and hair. Schengen states and New Zealand require plain light grey. Australia, Japan and India require plain white. Patterns, gradients and shadows are refused everywhere.

By ClonyPDF Editorial Team Compiled from UK HMPO, European Commission, Australian Passport Office and ICAO sources Last reviewed 2 August 2026 Sources

The 35x45 mm photo is the most widely used passport format outside the United States: 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall, equal to 3.5 × 4.5 cm, 1.38 × 1.77 inches, or 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI.

The UK HM Passport Office, every Schengen member state, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the Canada visa application, and India's Passport Seva online portal all require this exact size. Get the dimensions, head proportions, background shade, or upload file size slightly wrong and the application is refused before a human reviewer sees it. This guide covers the official specification, pixel conversions, the head-height and file-size rules that differ by country, child photo rules, printing, and how to generate a compliant image in under a minute.

35x45 Photo Size (Quick Answer)

The 35x45 photo size measures 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm or 1.38 × 1.77 inches). At 300 DPI it equals 413 × 531 pixels with a 7:9 portrait ratio. The head must fill 70–80% of the frame height, with the eye line 30–36 mm up from the bottom edge.

Unit	Value
Millimeters	35 × 45 mm
Centimeters	3.5 × 4.5 cm
Inches	1.38 × 1.77 in
Pixels @ 300 DPI	413 × 531 px
Pixels @ 600 DPI	826 × 1062 px
Aspect ratio	7 : 9
Head height (chin to crown)	29–34 mm (UK) · 32–36 mm (Schengen, EU, AU)
Eye line from bottom edge	30–36 mm
Background	Plain light colour — exact shade varies by country
File size (online upload)	10 KB to 10 MB depending on the portal

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35x45 Photo Visual Reference

35x45 photo size diagram showing a 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall portrait frame with the head filling 70 to 80 percent of the height — Reference diagram of the 35 x 45 mm passport photo proportions used by the UK HMPO and Schengen authorities.

35x45 Photo Size in Pixels

The 35x45 mm photo translates into precise pixel values based on the DPI of the file. Online portals validate uploads against these ranges, and a file below 300 DPI is refused for insufficient resolution rather than wrong size.

35x45 mm in Pixels

413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI

826 × 1062 px @ 600 DPI

DPI	Pixel Width	Pixel Height	Usage
72 DPI (screen only)	99 px	127 px	Not accepted for official upload
150 DPI	207 px	266 px	Below minimum biometric standard
300 DPI (standard)	413 px	531 px	UK, Schengen, AU, India PSK, Japan
600 DPI (high-res)	826 px	1062 px	High-resolution submissions, print archives

Passport photo pixel size chart showing 413x531 pixels for the 35x45 mm standard alongside 600x600 for 2x2 inch and 591x827 for 50x70 mm at 300 DPI — Pixel dimensions at 300 DPI across the most requested standards. For every country conversion see passport photo size in pixels. DPI, sharpness and compression standards are covered in passport photo resolution rules.

Why you cannot enlarge a small photo

Upscaling a 207 × 266 pixel image to 413 × 531 does not add detail — it interpolates, and the result is soft around the eyes and hairline. Automated checks measure sharpness, so an upscaled file fails even when the pixel count reads correctly. Always shoot wide and crop down; any phone camera from the last five years clears the requirement comfortably.

35x45 mm in Every Unit

Different agencies publish requirements in different units, and some specify a tolerance rather than an exact figure. Use this reference to match any official specification document.

Millimeters

35 × 45 mm

Centimeters

3.5 × 4.5 cm

Inches

1.38 × 1.77 in

Pixels @ 300 DPI

413 × 531

Pixels @ 600 DPI

826 × 1062

Aspect Ratio

7 : 9

Rounding note: 35 mm at 300 DPI is 413.4 pixels and 45 mm is 531.5 pixels, so portals accept 413 × 531 as the rounded value. Australia publishes a tolerance of 35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm tall; a standard 35 × 45 mm photo sits inside that range and is always accepted.

Compare 35x45 mm with the 2x2 photo size used in the United States and India, the 50x70 photo size used by Canada, or browse every country in the master passport photo dimensions reference. Every national standard is indexed in the requirements by country hub.

Countries That Use the 35x45 mm Photo Size

The 35x45 mm format follows the ICAO Doc 9303 biometric standard, which is why it has been adopted by nearly every major issuing authority outside the United States. The size is constant; the background shade, head height and upload file size are what differ.

Country / Document	Background	Head Height	File Size (Online)
United Kingdom Passport	White, cream, or light grey	29–34 mm	50 KB – 10 MB
Germany Passport / ID	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
France Passport	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Italy Passport / CIE	White / light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Spain Passport / DNI	Plain white	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Netherlands Passport	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Belgium Passport / eID	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Sweden Passport / ID	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Poland Passport	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Portugal Passport	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Switzerland Passport	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Ireland Passport	Light grey / off-white	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
EU biometric standard	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Schengen Visa	Light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Australia Passport	Plain white	32–36 mm	≤ 500 KB
Australia Visa	Plain white	32–36 mm	≤ 500 KB
New Zealand Passport	Plain light grey	32–36 mm	≤ 250 KB
Japan Passport	White	32–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Singapore Passport	White	25–35 mm	≤ 60 KB
South Korea Passport	White	32–36 mm	≤ 100 KB
Canada Visa / TRV	Plain white	31–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
Canada PR Card	Plain white	31–36 mm	≤ 240 KB
India Passport Seva (online)	Pure white	25–32 mm	10 – 20 KB

The notable exception: the United States does not use 35x45 mm. US passports, visas and green cards require a square 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo at 600 × 600 pixels. India uses 35x45 mm for Passport Seva online uploads but 2 × 2 inch for in-person submission. Neighbouring China uses 33 × 48 mm, and its visa photo uses the same 33 × 48 mm size.

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File Size in KB: The Limit That Rejects Most Uploads

Size in millimetres and size in kilobytes are two separate checks, and passing one does not pass the other. The 35x45 mm standard has the widest spread of file-size limits of any passport format — from India's 10–20 KB ceiling up to the UK's 10 MB allowance. A file that sails through a UK upload is refused outright by Passport Seva.

JPEG quality	Typical size at 413 × 531	Passes
100 (maximum)	180 – 320 KB	UK and Australia only
90	90 – 160 KB	UK, AU, NZ, Schengen and EU
85 (recommended)	45 – 100 KB	All of the above plus South Korea
70	25 – 55 KB	Adds Singapore
50 or lower	10 – 20 KB	Required for India Passport Seva only

Do not compress below the level your portal demands. Heavy compression introduces blocking around the eyes and hairline, which fails the quality check even when the pixel count and dimensions are correct. Two guides cover the mechanics: reduce file size for general targets and compress to 240 KB for the Schengen and EU ceiling. If your phone saves HEIC files, convert first with the HEIC to JPEG guide. Wider portal rules are covered in the digital passport photo requirements guide.

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35x45 mm Photo Requirements

Every row below must pass for the photo to be accepted. Each rule links to the detailed standard in the passport photo rules library.

Photo size	35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm / 1.38 × 1.77 in)
Width	35 mm (413 px @ 300 DPI)
Height	45 mm (531 px @ 300 DPI)
Aspect ratio	7 : 9 portrait
Background	Plain light colour — white, off-white, cream or light grey depending on authority. See background colour rules
Lighting	Even and diffuse, no shadow on the face or the wall. See shadow rules
Head size (chin to crown)	29–34 mm (UK), 32–36 mm (Schengen, EU, AU). See head size rules
Face coverage	70–80% of the frame height. See face size requirements
Eye line	30 to 36 mm from the bottom of the photo, both eyes open. See eyes requirements
Hair	Must not cover the eyes or obscure the outline of the face. See hair rules
Ears	Not mandatory in the UK or Schengen, but the face outline must be clear. See ears visibility rules
Resolution	300 DPI standard, up to 600 DPI accepted. See resolution rules
File format	JPEG (.jpg) — universal acceptance
File size	10 KB to 10 MB depending on portal — see the file size table above
Colour	24-bit colour, sRGB, natural skin tones, no filters or beautification
Glasses	Not permitted in UK, Schengen, Australia, or India. See glasses rules
Expression	Neutral face, mouth closed, eyes open and visible. See smile rules
Headwear	Not permitted unless worn for religious or medical reasons. See head covering rules
Photo age	Taken within the last 6 months

How to Create a 35x45 Photo Size

Take a high-resolution photo — Stand 4-5 feet from a plain white or light grey wall in soft natural light. Face the camera squarely with a neutral expression and closed mouth. Keep at least 20 inches clear of the wall so no shadow falls behind your head.
Open the Passport Photo Maker — Visit the ClonyPDF Passport Photo Maker and drag your image into the upload area.
Choose your country — Select UK, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand or Singapore. Each preset locks the crop ratio, head height and file-size limit to that authority's official specification.
Auto-crop and adjust — Face detection centres your head and applies the correct chin-to-crown band for the country you chose. Fine-tune the position if the system suggests it. The crop guide explains how the 7:9 ratio and head-height rule are applied together.
Download the result — Export a 413 × 531 pixel JPEG sized to the portal's KB limit, plus a 4x6 inch print sheet with 6 cuttable copies for in-person submissions.

35x45 Photo Rules for Babies, Infants and Children

The 35 × 45 mm size, background and head-height band apply to children exactly as they do to adults. There is no smaller format for infants. What does change is a narrow set of expression and eye rules, and these differ by authority — the UK is the most accommodating.

Same size, same head height

35 × 45 mm frame with the head filling 70–80% of the height. No age exemption applies to dimensions or framing.

Eyes open, with one exception

UK HMPO does not require open eyes for children under one year old. Schengen states, Australia and Japan expect open eyes at any age where achievable.

Expression relaxed for under-ones

The UK waives the neutral-expression rule for babies under one. Older children must have a closed mouth and neutral face like an adult.

Child alone in the frame

No supporting hands, arms, car seat, toy or dummy may appear, and no other person may be visible. Support the child from behind a plain sheet.

No shadow behind the head

Lay the child on a plain light sheet in soft indirect daylight and shoot from directly above. Side lighting creates the background shadow that fails the check.

Crop from a wide source

Shoot wide and crop down. Cropping tightly in-camera on a small face leaves too few pixels once the 7:9 frame is applied.

Positioning, lighting and timing technique for infants and toddlers is covered in the baby passport photo at home guide. The eyes requirements and shadow rules pages cover the two checks that fail most often on child photos.

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Printing the 35x45 mm Photo

If you need physical copies for an embassy appointment or a paper application, the 35x45 mm photo prints six-up on standard 4 × 6 inch (10 × 15 cm) photo paper. This is the same format every Boots, CVS, Walgreens, and Kodak self-service kiosk accepts.

Print Sheet	Copies per Sheet	Recommended Paper
4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm)	6 copies of 35x45 mm	Glossy or matte photo paper, 200–250 gsm
A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)	20 copies of 35x45 mm	Glossy photo paper, 200 gsm
Letter (8.5 x 11 in)	18 copies of 35x45 mm	Glossy photo paper, 200 gsm

Print resolution	300 DPI — disable fit-to-page and auto-scaling, which change the physical size
Colour management	sRGB. Turn off printer auto-enhance, skin smoothing and colour correction
Cutting	Guillotine or steel rule for square edges. Do not cut inside the printed border
Handling	Let ink dry fully. Do not staple, fold or glue the photo face

Our tool exports the 4 × 6 inch sheet automatically — print it on photo paper, cut along the guide lines, and the dimensions are exact. Printer settings and cutting technique are covered in full in the print passport photo at home guide, and multi-copy sheet layout in the print sheet guide.

Why 35x45 Photos Get Rejected

Each item below links to the detailed rule so you can confirm the exact tolerance before you submit. The full cross-country breakdown is in passport photo rejection reasons.

Wrong Dimensions

Photo is cropped to 35x40 mm or 40x50 mm instead of the precise 35x45 mm — most common when using basic phone crop tools that snap to ratios like 4:5 or 3:4. See the crop guide.

Head Too Small or Too Large

Face occupies less than 70% or more than 80% of the vertical frame. UK HMPO measures this digitally and rejects within seconds. See head size rules.

File Size Out of Range

A 413x531 file at maximum quality exceeds the 240 KB Schengen ceiling and is far above India's 20 KB limit. Match the portal, not a generic setting.

Wrong Background Shade

Textured wallpaper, gradients, or the wrong shade of grey for Schengen states. A 5% colour shift can fail automated checks. See background colour rules.

Shadows

Side-lit faces create shadows under the chin and on one cheek, breaking the symmetry biometric scanners need. See shadow rules.

Eye Line Off

Eye line below 30 mm or above 36 mm from the photo bottom triggers the face position rejection on UK and Schengen portals. See eyes requirements.

Low Resolution

JPEG saved below 413 x 531 pixels appears pixelated when printed at 35x45 mm. The minimum is 300 DPI. See resolution rules.

Hair Across the Face

A fringe over the eyes or hair obscuring the face outline fails landmark detection. See hair rules.

Glasses or Headwear

Eyewear reflections, sunglasses, and non-religious head coverings cause immediate failure in UK, Schengen, AU, and India. See head covering rules.

Smile or Open Mouth

Biometric systems require a neutral expression with closed lips. Even small smiles distort facial-landmark detection. See smile rules.

Filters and Retouching

Portrait blur, skin smoothing and slimming alter facial geometry and are detected by automated validation. Shoot in a plain, unfiltered mode.

Photo Over 6 Months Old

The photo must reflect your current appearance, including changes in facial hair, hair colour or significant weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Size & Conversions

What is a 35x45 photo size?

A 35x45 photo is a passport-format photograph measuring 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall, also written as 3.5 x 4.5 cm or 1.38 x 1.77 inches. It is the standard for the UK passport, Schengen visa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and most non-US documents.

What is 35x45 mm photo size in pixels?

A 35x45 mm photo equals 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI and 826 × 1062 pixels at 600 DPI. These are the resolutions accepted by the UK HMPO, Schengen VFS portals, and India Passport Seva. Below 300 DPI the file prints pixelated and fails the quality check.

What is 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo size in inches?

A 3.5 × 4.5 cm photo equals 1.38 × 1.77 inches. It is the same physical size as the 35 x 45 mm standard.

Is 35x45 the same as 2x2?

No. A 2x2 photo is 51 x 51 mm square with a 1:1 ratio, used by the US and India for in-person applications. A 35x45 photo is 35 mm × 45 mm with a 7:9 portrait ratio, used by the UK, EU, Schengen, and Australia. The two are not interchangeable. See the 2x2 photo size guide.

Specification Detail

What head size should a 35x45 mm photo have?

The head measured from chin to crown must be 29 to 34 mm for the UK and 32 to 36 mm for Schengen states, Australia and most of Europe. In both cases the head fills roughly 70 to 80 percent of the 45 mm frame height, and the eye line should sit 30 to 36 mm up from the bottom edge.

What file size does a 35x45 photo need to be?

It varies sharply by portal. India Passport Seva accepts only 10 to 20 KB. Singapore caps at 60 KB, South Korea at 100 KB, Schengen and most EU states at 240 KB, New Zealand at 250 KB, Australia at 500 KB, and the UK accepts 50 KB up to 10 MB. Always check the limit shown by the form you are completing.

What background is required for a 35x45 photo?

UK HMPO accepts white, cream, or light grey depending on contrast with your face and hair. Schengen states and New Zealand require plain light grey. Australia, Japan and Spain require plain white. India requires pure white. Patterns, gradients and dark colours are rejected everywhere.

Can I wear glasses?

No. The UK banned glasses in 2016, and Schengen, Australia, and India followed. Only medically required eyewear is allowed and requires a doctor's note. Tinted lenses and sunglasses are never accepted.

Countries & Children

Which countries use the 35x45 mm photo size?

The UK, every Schengen member state including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland, plus Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Ireland and the Canada visa application. India uses it for Passport Seva online uploads. The United States does not — it uses 2 x 2 inches.

What are the 35x45 photo rules for a baby or child?

The same 35 x 45 mm size, background and head-height band apply. UK HMPO relaxes two rules for children under one: the eyes do not have to be open and a neutral expression is not required. Children of any age must be alone in the frame with no supporting hands, toy or dummy visible, and no other person may appear. See the child and infant rules section.

Taking & Printing

Can I take a 35x45 photo at home?

Yes. Stand 4-5 feet from a plain light-coloured wall, use natural daylight, and upload the result to our Passport Photo Maker to crop and resize it to exact 35x45 mm dimensions.

Can I use my phone camera?

Yes. Any smartphone from the last 5 years exceeds the resolution required. Hold the phone at eye level, use the rear camera, switch off portrait blur and skin smoothing, then crop with our tool to apply the 7:9 ratio.

How do I print a 35x45 mm photo at home?

Print at 300 DPI on glossy or matte photo paper of 200 to 250 gsm. A 4 x 6 inch sheet holds six copies, an A4 sheet holds around twenty, and a US Letter sheet holds around eighteen. Cut with a guillotine for square edges and do not trim inside the printed border. See the print at home guide.

How recent must the photo be?

The photo must be taken within the last 6 months and reflect your current appearance. Changes in facial hair, hair colour, or significant weight require a new photo.

Official Sources & References

UK HM Passport Office — Photo Rules: gov.uk
European Commission — Schengen Borders and Visa Policy: home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Australian Passport Office — Photo Guidelines: passports.gov.au
Government of Canada — Photo Specifications: canada.ca
India Passport Seva — Photo Guidelines: passportindia.gov.in
ICAO Doc 9303 — Machine Readable Travel Documents biometric photograph standard: icao.int

Last reviewed: 2 August 2026
Head-height bands, background shades and upload file-size limits are set by each issuing authority and can change. Individual consular posts and application portals may publish additional local requirements. Always confirm the current specification with the authority handling your application before you submit.

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