Photo 1 x 1 inch Editor

How Do I Resize A Photograph to 1 x 1 Inch?

The 1 x 1 inch picture is one of the popular universal photos. And a 1 x 1 inch image is equivalent to 2.5 x 2.5 cm. If you want to change the size of your photo, there are three options for you.

• You can go to the photo studio and ask the photographer to resize the picture, but it is troublesome and will cost you money.
• You can use some photo-editing software to crop it by yourself, but the premise is that you need to master relevant skills.
• You can use our online photo processor to crop your picture to the right size. You don't have to go outside or master complex skills. All you need to do is upload your image to our website and we will automatically change its size and make it compliant.

Basic Regulations of The 1 x 1 Inch Image

The compliance of your 1 x 1 inch photograph quite matters. Therefore, please be aware of the specific photo regulations and follow them carefully.

• Age. The picture should be taken within six months and show your recent appearance.
• Color. The photo should be in color.
• Quality. The picture should be clear and in sharp focus.
• Lighting. The picture should be lit well without any shadows or glares.
• Background. The background color must be plain white or off-white.
• Content. The head and the top of the shoulders of the applicant should be included in the frame.
• Eyes. The applicant should look straight at the camera lens.
• Mouth. The applicant should keep his/her mouth closed and do not show his/her teeth.
• Face. The applicant should face the camera directly and present his/her facial features clearly.

Head Coverings Requirements of The 1 x 1 Inch Picture

Generally, you are not allowed to wear any head covering when taking your 1 x1 inch photo, such as hats, caps, veils, masks and headscarves. However, there is an exception. Wearing head coverings for religious purposes is acceptable, but you should wear black headgear without any patterns or designs.

Should I Take off My Glasses When Snapping My 1 x 1 Inch Photo?

To take a high-quality 1 x 1 inch picture, we recommend you take off your spectacles when taking images. Though your glasses lenses are transparent, they are likely to cause reflection and thus obscure your eyes. What's more, dark glasses, tinted glasses, and glasses with heavy frames are definitely prohibited.

How Should I Pose for My 1 x 1 Inch Image?

When taking your 1 x 1 picture, you should pose correctly. Let us show you the wrong postures first, such as slouching, leaning your body to the other side, rotating your head, holding your face with your hands, looking to the other side, turning your head 45 degrees to the camera and lowering your head. Then we will present you with the right posture. You need to stand tall, make your shoulders down and back, keep your head square to the camera, raise up your head and directly stare at the camera. By the way, be relaxed throughout the whole process.

What Clothes Are Recommended for The 1 x 1 Inch Photograph?

You can wear daily clothes in your 1 x 1 inch picture. However, you should avoid wearing white clothes, uniforms or off-the-shoulder clothes. If you wear religious clothing every day, you can keep it in your photo. If you want to look professional, you can choose business suits. A decent dark shirt with a collar is strongly recommended.

Can I Wear Makeup in My 1 x 1 Inch Picture?

There are no specific rules preventing you from wearing makeup in your 1 x1 inch photo. If you want to wear makeup, please keep it natural and reflect your real appearance in front of the camera. Therefore, you can apply a foundation that is close to your skin color and wear nude lipsticks to make you look good.

How Do I Take 1 x 1 Inch Photograph on My Phone?

Except for a digital camera, you can use your smartphone to shoot your 1 x 1 inch picture. We will show you how to take your photos with it as follows.

• Adjust the focus. If there is someone taking pictures for you, you can ask him/her to use the manual focus to make the photo clear. If you snap images by yourself, you can use autofocus.
• Adjust the exposure. You can adjust the exposure via the slider that pops up at the side of the screen. Remember that overexposed or underexposed pictures are not acceptable.
• Apply sufficient lighting. Make full use of the natural light if it is available. If not, using artificial lighting works too.
• Use a tripod. Even a slight shake will make the photo blurred. Therefore, you should use a tripod to fix the camera.