Online 40 x 45 MM Photo Editor

Size Requirements for A 40 x 45 mm Photo

A 40 x 45 mm photo is one of the universal photos with a specific size, which is 40 mm (4cm) in width and 45 mm (4.5cm) in height. It is equivalent to a photograph whose width is 0.16 inches and height is 0.18 inches. Apart from the size of the photo, there are other requirements about the image of the photo. The applicant's head height should take up about 73% of the picture. Moreover, there should be some space between the top of the photograph and the top of the applicant's hair, which should account for 8% of the picture.

A standard 40 x 45 mm photo must comply with all the size requirements. Therefore, please make sure that your picture is of the correct size. AiPassportPhotos can help you resize your photo according to the type of document you want. Give it a try!

Dos And Don'ts for 40 x 45 mm Photos

Making a compliant 40 x 45 mm photo can be a difficult task. However, getting familiar with all the general rules can smooth the process of obtaining a qualified picture. Here we list some tips on what you should do and what you should avoid.

Let's talk about what you should do first. You need to:

• Take your clear and focused photo within the last six months.
• Make sure the background of your photo is plain white, without any shadows, patterns, or other objects.
• Print your photo on high-quality paper with no ink marks and creases if you need.
• Open your eyes, fix them on the camera lens and close your mouth during the snapping process.
• Include your entire face and the upper shoulders in the frames.
• Keep a neutral expression and relax.

Things you can not do are as follows:

• Alter your photo by any means.
• Wear hats, other head coverings, or accessories.
• Put on your sunglasses or tinted glasses.
• Let your hair cover your facial features.

What to Wear in A 40 x 45 mm Photo?

Have no idea of what to wear in your picture? Read these tips below!

• Wearing decent clothes such as a shirt with a collar is recommended.
• Your normal clothes are acceptable.
• Avoid wearing clothes with gaudy designs or having too many patterns.
• Avoid choosing casual clothes like off-the-shoulder clothes and clothes with a deep-V neckline.
• Do not dress in white or a color that is similar to white.
• Choose some soft colors like baby blue, pink or green according to your skin tone.

Shadows And Lights in 40 x 45 mm Photo

Any shadows or uneven light are not permitted to appear in your 40 x 45 photo. However, we tend to make mistakes with these two factors since they are difficult to control. We collect some advice for your reference.

• Take your photo during the daytime to make good use of the natural light.
• Face a window or a door when taking your picture.
• Ask your friend or family member to take you a picture with his or her back to the light source.
• Keep a proper distance between you and your background.
• Open the LED lamps in your room if the weather is not desirable.

Steps to Make A 40 x 45 mm Photo by Yourself

With so many easy-to-use advanced technology products, it is not difficult to make a 40 x 45 picture at home. Follow these simple steps and you can make your picture too!

1. Snap your photo with a good camera.
2. Set a proper distance from your body to the camera. The minimum distance should be 0.4 m.
3. Stand in front of a plain white wall and ask others to help you snap a picture.
4. Resize your photo to make sure that it can fulfill all the photo requirements.

When taking your photo, bear in mind all the requirements about clothes, facial expressions, etc. mentioned above.

The Quickest Way of Getting Your 40 x 45 mm Photos

Different documents require you to prepare the type of photo they want. However, taking so many pictures is time-consuming. Moreover, the photo you took was only used once or twice, which can be regarded as a waste. So, are there any means to solve this problem? The answer is "yes." You can take a universal photo, save the image and resize it according to the different photo requirements each time you want to apply for a new document. You simply need to take your good-quality picture once and reuse it when you need photos to apply for new documents!

AiPassportPhotos can do this job for you! Choose the documents you want, upload your photo to our website, wait for a few seconds and you can get your compliant picture!

Sometimes some photos require a background with a different color. It does not mean you should take your photo again. We can offer you the service of removing the background of your photo and replacing it with the correct one.