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ID and Document Photo Sizes: the Complete Table

The ID card wants 50×60 mm, Schengen wants 35×45, the US a 51×51 square — and each maps to a different pixel value. This page collects every size with its mm, pixel and DPI equivalents in one table; the AI fits your photo to the chosen size in 30 seconds.

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Key takeaways

  • Turkish standard 50×60 mm = 591×709 pixels (300 DPI)
  • International ICAO standard 35×45 mm = 413×531 pixels
  • US family 51×51 mm (2×2 in) = 600×600 pixel square
  • Formula: pixels = mm ÷ 25.4 × DPI — 300 DPI is enough for print

Where is it used?

A reference table for anyone who wants to find which document requires which size, mm-pixel-DPI conversions and print layout on a single page.

Technical specifications

Turkish standard
50×60 mm = 591×709 px (300 DPI)
ICAO standard
35×45 mm = 413×531 px (300 DPI)
US family
51×51 mm = 600×600 px
Conversion
px = mm ÷ 25.4 × DPI
Print layout
4-8 photos per 10×15 sheet

Related document sizes

Official photo sizes for documents related to this page, with pixel equivalents.

Document Physical size Pixels (300 DPI) Background Note
50×60mm Biometric Photo 5 × 6 cm 591 × 709 px White ICAO biometric
Bar Association ID 3.5 × 4.5 cm 413 × 531 px White ICAO biometric
US Passport & Visa 5.1 × 5.1 cm (2×2 in) 600 × 600 px White Square format required
Japan Visa 4.5 × 4.5 cm 531 × 531 px White Square format required
UAE / Dubai Visa 4.3 × 5.5 cm 508 × 650 px White ICAO compliant
South Korea K-ETA 5 × 5 cm 700 × 700 px White Digital upload
Passolig Card 3.5 × 4.5 cm 600 × 771 px White or light Digital upload
Lawyer Licence / Bar ID 6 × 9 cm 709 × 1063 px White Biometric, lawyer robe

How it works

ID and Document Photo Sizes: the Complete Table — get it right in 4 steps.

  1. Find your document's size in the table

    ID and passport 50×60, Schengen 35×45, US 51×51 — if unsure, click the document name for its detailed guide.

  2. Pick the size in the wizard and upload your photo

    Pixel, DPI and background rules apply automatically for the chosen size; no math needed.

  3. Let the AI fit the crop to the size's head-ratio band

    The AI maps the face, builds the crop to the rule and whitens the background; the file comes out at the right pixel size.

  4. Download the digital file or order a 10×15 print

    4-8 photos are laid out with cut marks on the print sheet depending on the size, and shipped to your address.

From your photo to delivery: how it works

  1. Take Your Photo ~30 sec

    Upload a shot taken at home with your phone; no studio visit needed.

  2. AI Analysis ~1-2 sec

    A 478-point face mesh checks head ratio, background, glasses and expression.

  3. Auto Fix instant

    Background turns white and the crop is applied to the official size automatically.

  4. Digital Delivery instant

    Download an application-ready JPEG matching the required size and file limit.

  5. Print & Shipping 1-3 business days

    Printed ID photos are shipped to your address (optional).

All Document Photo Sizes in One Table (2026)

Photo sizes and pixel equivalents by document (2026)
DocumentSize (mm)Pixels (300 DPI)Note
Turkish ID / passport / licence50×60591×709NVI biometric
Schengen and EU documents35×45413×531ICAO 9303
US visa / Green Card51×51600×6002×2 inch square
Japan visa45×45531×531Square
China visa33×48390×567Strict biometric
UAE / Dubai visa43×55508×650Digital 508×650
Lawyer licence60×90709×1063Shot in robe
Passolig card35×45600×771Custom digital value
K-ETA (South Korea)Digital only700×700No print needed
Umrah / Hajj (Nusuk)Digital only200×200No print needed

The everyday standard in Turkey is 50×60 mm: ID cards, passports and driving licences use it. The standard for international applications is 35×45 mm; the Schengen Area and EU ID cards use this size. Both size guides explain pixel, DPI and head-ratio details further.

If you need a size for a document beyond the table, open its guide: US visa, Japan visa, China visa, UAE/Dubai visa, lawyer licence, Passolig card, K-ETA and Umrah/Hajj.

From mm to Pixels: the Conversion Formula

One formula does the conversion: pixels = mm ÷ 25.4 × DPI. Example: 35 mm ÷ 25.4 × 300 DPI = 413 pixels; 60 mm ÷ 25.4 × 300 = 709 pixels. 300 DPI is the print standard; some portals (the UK's UKVI, for instance) ask for 600 DPI equivalents — just change the DPI in the same formula.

The common mistake is calculating with the 72 DPI screen resolution: a file that looks "big enough" at 72 DPI blurs in print. The second mistake is enlarging a small file in software — pixel count grows but detail does not. Our system runs a real super-resolution model on low-resolution sources and produces the target pixel value without quality loss.

Which Document Requires Which Size?

The practical rule has three branches. Domestic Turkish documents — ID card, passport, driving licence — take 50×60 mm. Europe-centred applications — Schengen, UK, Russia — take 35×45 mm. US-centred applications — US visa, Green Card, India — take the 51×51 mm square.

Documents sharing a size may differ in other rules: the UK, using 35×45, wants a cream-grey background while Schengen wants white/light grey; head-ratio bands also vary by country. That is why the wizard selects a "document", not a "size" — the background and crop rules apply correctly together with the size. For document-level rules, see the biometric photo and visa photo guides.

For print orders, photos are laid out automatically with cut marks on 10×15 cm photo paper: 8 photos at 35×45 mm, 4 at 50×60 mm, 4 at the 51×51 mm square. Since most official applications ask for 2-4 printed photos, a single sheet is usually enough and the rest remain as spares.

Digital-only applications (K-ETA, Nusuk, India e-visa) need no print; you download a JPEG at the exact pixel value the portal wants. In mixed cases — a Schengen file plus a digital pre-registration, say — the same photo can be ordered as both print and digital in one go.

Do's and Don'ts

Do

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  • Use at least 300 DPI in print files
  • For digital uploads, match the portal's exact pixel requirement
  • Regenerate the photo when the size changes — the crop band changes too
  • Use the sRGB colour profile; leave CMYK conversion to the printer
  • Keep JPEG quality above 90%

Don't

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  • Don't crop a photo produced for one size into another size
  • Don't send a small photo to print by stretching it without proper upscaling
  • Don't prepare print files at 72 DPI screen resolution
  • Don't break the head ratio to hit a pixel value
  • Don't upload the same file to documents that require different sizes
Good to know

FAQ

What photo formats are supported?
You can upload JPG or PNG, or capture with your browser camera. Photos with a short side of at least 480 pixels are accepted; 720 pixels or more give sharper results. For low resolution or slight head tilt the system may try an automatic fix — just review the preview.
How do I print the resulting PNG?
The PNG keeps the aspect ratio of your chosen document (e.g. 50×60 mm ≈ 600×720 px, 35×45 mm ≈ 560×720 px, US square visa 720×720; long side ~720 px / ~300 DPI). Two options: after payment download the clean digital file and print at a photo shop or home printer, or order an auto-laid-out 10×15 print sheet for delivery from the site.
What are the passport photo size and requirements?
The standard Republic of Türkiye passport photo is 50×60 mm biometric; the background must be white or a very light plain colour, glasses must not glare, and eyes must be open and looking straight at the camera. It also follows international ICAO 9303 rules: the head fills about 70-80% of the frame, neutral expression, and the photo must have been taken in the last 6 months. Pick the "TR Passport" preset in the wizard — the system applies all these rules automatically.
What are the Turkish ID photo size and requirements?
The standard size for the Turkish ID card is 50×60 mm biometric; the background must be white or very light grey, expression neutral, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, no glare on glasses. The civil registry usually accepts a single biometric photo; if you are also getting a driving licence or passport in the same period, a 10×15 print sheet is a practical option. Just pick the "TR ID" preset in the wizard.
What is the 35x45 mm photo in pixels?
For 35×45 mm our output file has the long side at ~720 px, giving roughly 560×720 pixels at ~300 DPI; the classic 300 DPI calculation is ~413×531 for reference. This resolution is enough for Schengen, Canada, Russia, UK and Australia visa systems (US is square and has its own preset) and comfortably clears the 600×750-pixel minimum that many online uploads require. The wizard applies the correct size and background automatically.

How much does an ID photo cost? (2026)

Photo analysis and the biometric compliance check are completely free. Digital file and print prices are below — identical to the live prices in the order wizard.

Cargo: 100.00 TRY Prices include VAT.

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