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Resize image to 35x45mm

35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) is the photo size asked for by passport, visa and ID applications in many countries, including the UK, the Schengen area, India and Pakistan. Turn any photo into exactly that size, slide it so your face is centred, and save it ready to upload or print. Please note: this tool only changes the size. It doesn't check the official rules for head size, background or lighting, so always compare the result with the guidance of the office you are applying to.

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How to use Resize image to 35x45mm

  1. Click "Select your photo" and choose a photo of yourself facing the camera.
  2. 35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI is already set. Use the slider to move the picture until your face is in the middle of the preview.
  3. If the form has a file size limit, tick "Limit the file size" and type it in KB.
  4. Click "Resize image", check the result and download it.

How to make a 35x45mm photo online

Start with a well-lit photo taken against a plain, light wall, with your head and shoulders in the picture. Phone photos are usually wider or taller than 35 × 45 mm, so PDFHive crops them to the right shape: the preview shows the frame, and the slider moves the picture left and right (or up and down) until your face sits in the middle.

For the best result, leave some space above your head when you take the photo and hold the phone at eye level. If the photo is far wider than it is tall, crop it closer around your head and shoulders first.

35x45mm in pixels, cm and inches

35 × 45 mm is the same as 3.5 × 4.5 cm, or about 1.38 × 1.77 inches. In pixels it depends on the print resolution: 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI (selected for you), 276 × 354 pixels at 200 DPI, and 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 DPI.

If an online form asks for a size in pixels instead, use the main Resize image tool and type the pixels it asks for.

What if your 35x45mm photo is rejected?

This tool makes the photo exactly 35 × 45 mm. Offices also check other things, so a rejection usually has one of these causes.

  1. Head size, background colour, lighting or expression: compare your photo with the official guidance for your application, and take a new photo if needed.
  2. The form asks for pixels rather than mm: use Resize image and type the pixel size it asks for.
  3. The form has a KB limit as well: tick "Limit the file size" and type it.
  4. Your face is too small in the frame: crop the photo closer with Crop image first, then resize.

Frequently asked questions

Will my 35x45mm photo be accepted for a passport or visa?

We can't promise that. This tool makes the photo exactly 35 × 45 mm, but passport and visa offices also have rules about how large your head must be, the background colour, lighting, glasses and expression, and these differ between countries. Check the official guidance before you apply, and use a photo that already follows it.

How do I get my face in the middle?

After choosing your photo, look at the preview: it shows exactly what will be saved. Move the slider until your face is centred. The slider moves the picture left and right for wide photos, or up and down for tall ones. If your face is still too small in the frame, crop the photo closer before resizing.

What is 35x45mm in pixels?

At 300 DPI, the usual print resolution, 35 × 45 mm is 413 × 531 pixels. At 200 DPI it is 276 × 354 pixels, and at 600 DPI it is 827 × 1063 pixels. You can switch between these under "Print resolution".

Will it print at exactly 35 × 45 mm?

Yes, if you print at 100% ("actual size"). The 300 DPI resolution is saved inside the file, so photo printers and print shops know the intended size. Don't choose "fit to page", which enlarges the photo to fill the paper.

The form also asks for a size in KB. Can I do both?

Yes. Tick "Limit the file size" and type the limit, for example 50 KB. The photo stays exactly 35 × 45 mm and is saved as a JPG at the best quality that fits the limit.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Your photo is resized inside your web browser, on your own computer or phone, and never sent to us or anyone else. That matters for something as personal as an ID photo.

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