What does 35x45 photo size mean?
It means the image is exactly 35 millimeters wide and 45 millimeters high. Because the format is vertical rather than square, it should not be treated as interchangeable with 2x2 or other passport-editor presets.
Exact-size guide
35x45 Photo Size: Exact Dimensions, cm, Inches, Pixels, and Common Uses
A 35x45 photo measures 35 x 45 mm, which is the same as 3.5 x 4.5 cm or about 1.38 x 1.77 inches. This vertical metric format is common for many passport, ID card, visa, and driving licence flows outside the U.S., but the final face-size and submission rules still depend on the exact document.
35 x 45 mm3.5 x 4.5 cmabout 1.38 x 1.77 inpixels vary by destination
Exact size
35 x 45 mm
Portrait format. Do not crop it into a square or print it with scaling changes.
Metric equivalent
3.5 x 4.5 cm
Same exact format, different unit.
Print reference
413 x 531 px
Approximate pixel size at 300 DPI. Digital upload rules can still differ.
35x45 photo size in pixels
For printing at 300 DPI, a 35x45 image is about 413 x 531 pixels. Treat that as a print-preparation reference instead of a universal upload rule for every digital form.
Which documents use a 35x45 photo?
- Many European identity card photo requirements
- Driving licence and permit photo flows
- Many visa and residence permit documents
- Some passport systems outside the U.S.
How to print a 35x45 photo correctly
- Print at 100% scale.
- Disable fit-to-page or automatic resizing.
- Use a print-ready layout instead of manual dragging into a document editor.
- Check the final physical size after printing, not only the on-screen preview.
35x45 vs 2x2 photo size
35x45
Vertical metric format, common in many European and international document flows.
2x2
Square inch-based format, strongly associated with U.S.-style document flows.
Need the broader comparison? Open the passport photo size guide.
Common 35x45 photo mistakes
- Using 35x45 mm but with the wrong face size for the destination document
- Printing with fit-to-page or automatic scaling enabled
- Confusing 35x45 with 2x2 or other square presets
- Using a correct size but the wrong background or pose
- Assuming every 35x45 file is automatically valid for every digital upload
- Cropping too tightly and losing hair or chin space
How PhotoID helps
Prepare the right 35x45 result before you print or submit
Use the exact-size preset, check common issues, and finish with a result ready for print or digital review.
Choose the 35x45 format
Start with the exact-size preset so the app applies the correct vertical metric format.
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Prepare the framing
Align the face and crop carefully so the final image stays usable for the document flow.
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Check common issues
Review background, lighting, face position, and image clarity before export.
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Export the final result
Use the final image for print-ready sheets or digital submission review depending on the destination.
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Related requirement pages
France ID card photo
35 x 45 mm
Use this when you need the full French identity card rule set instead of just the exact size.
France driving licence photo
35 x 45 mm
Useful for the French driving licence flow, including requirement context beyond the exact size.
France passport photo
35 x 45 mm
Use this when you need the French passport rules and conformity guidance, not just the size.
2x2 passport photo size
51 x 51 mm
Open this if your document uses the square U.S.-style alternative instead of 35x45.
FAQ
What is 35x45 photo size?
A 35x45 photo is an exact-size image that measures 35 mm wide by 45 mm high. It is one of the most common portrait photo formats for passports, identity cards, visas, and driving licence style flows outside the U.S.
What is 35x45 photo size in cm?
A 35x45 photo is the same as 3.5 x 4.5 cm. It is the most common way to describe the same exact format in centimeters.
What is 35x45 photo size in inches?
A 35x45 photo is about 1.38 x 1.77 inches. It is a vertical format, not a square photo.
What is 35x45 photo size in pixels?
At 300 DPI, a 35x45 print image is about 413 x 531 pixels. Treat that as a print-preparation reference, because some digital upload systems may ask for different pixel limits.
Which documents use 35x45 photos?
Many identity cards, passports, visas, residence permits, and driving licence flows use 35x45 mm. The exact face-size, background, and expression rules still depend on the specific country and document.
What is the difference between 35x45 and 2x2?
35x45 is a vertical metric format measured in millimeters, while 2x2 is a square format measured in inches. They are not interchangeable and usually belong to different document systems.
Create the exact 35x45 format
Create a correctly sized 35x45 photo in the app
Choose the 35x45 preset, run AI checks, and prepare a result for online submission or print-ready output.
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