Size in cm
Passport photo size in centimetres
Millimetre specs convert directly to centimetres by dividing by 10.
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Millimetre specs convert directly to centimetres by dividing by 10. The most searched cm sizes map to catalog documents: 5.1×5.1 cm (US square), 3.5×4.5 cm (European standard), 5×7 cm (Canada), 3×4 cm (Brazil/Spain), and 3.3×4.8 cm (China visa).
Example compliant crops
Illustrative samples — not real applicants.
Common cm sizes in catalog
- 5.1×5.1 cm — us-passport, us-visa, us-green-card (51×51 mm)
- 3.5×4.5 cm — gb-passport, eu-schengen-visa, in-passport, de-passport, au-passport, and most 35×45 mm docs
- 5.0×7.0 cm — ca-passport, br-visa (50×70 mm)
- 3.0×4.0 cm — br-passport, es-passport (30×40 mm)
- 3.3×4.8 cm — cn-visa (33×48 mm)
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3.5×3.5 cm — in-visa square e-Visa (35×35 mm)
cm vs mm on forms
Government PDFs mix units.
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Government PDFs mix units. 35×45 mm and 3.5×4.5 cm are identical. Always verify whether the form means face crop or print paper (see 4×6 cm print page).
Convert cm to pixels
Use catalog DPI: cm → mm (×10) → inches (÷25.4) → pixels (×DPI).
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Use catalog DPI: cm → mm (×10) → inches (÷25.4) → pixels (×DPI). PicsForm stores the result so you do not manual-calculate.
Official specifications
Frequently asked questions
What cm size is a US passport photo?
5.1×5.1 cm — equivalent to 2×2 inches and 51×51 mm.
What is 3.5×4.5 cm used for?
UK passport, Schengen visa, Indian passport, and dozens of other 35×45 mm documents.
Is 4×6 cm a passport face size?
Usually no — that is photo paper. Face crops are smaller (see passport-photo-4x6-cm).
How do I pick the right cm size?
Select your exact document in PicsForm — we apply the correct mm/cm and pixel export.
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