45 x 45 mm Photo Editor

What Size Is A 45 x 45 mm Photo?

The 45 x 45 mm picture is a kind of universal photo. The equivalent of a 45 x 45 mm picture is a 4.5 x 4.5 cm photo (i.e. photo's width 4.5 cm and height 4.5 cm). 45x45 mm photo in inches equals 1.77 x 1.77. Sometimes you will find it hard to identify the size of your picture with your naked eye. Here is a quick and accurate way for you! Use our online photo cropper to check the size of your image and we will automatically resize it if it is wrong.

What's The Background of The 45 x 45 mm Picture?

Generally, the universal photograph has a uniform background, so does the 45 x 45 mm picture. And the background color of the 45 x 45 mm picture is often white or light grey. Sometimes, owing to the specific requirement of some countries or regions, it will be red colour. In addition, the photo should have solid background color, which means that the background shouldn't have any patterns, designs or other objects. If your background color is wrong or there is other stuff in your background, you can use our online automatic photo background remover to replace the original background with a standard one, which can save you time and money!

Facial Requirements of 45 x 45 mm Image

The applicant is required to present the frontal view to the camera with his/her entire head and face clearly noticeable. The facial expression must be neutral with the eyes open and the mouth closed. The facial feature should be clearly shown in the photo without any visible distortion. Except for the applicant himself, other objects or people are not allowed to appear in the photo. Only the head and the shoulders of the applicant can be seen in the photo. Eyeglasses are allowed in the photo as long as the lenses are no tinted or dark and there are no shadows, frames or glare obscuring the eyes. In addition, the applicant should sit straight and keep his/her head square to the camera.

Dress Code of 45 x 45 mm Photograph

Though the 45 x 45 mm picture only presents the upper part of the applicant, it doesn't mean that applicant should treat it casually. Rather, the applicant should obey relevant rules in hairstyle, clothes and accessories. As for the hair, the applicant can wear it up or down as long as it does not block the forehead, eyes or the edges of the face. As for clothes, uniforms and clothes having the same or similar colors as the background are not acceptable. Decent clothes with a collar are the best choice. Besides, picking the clothes according to your skin tone will make you look good in the image. Accessories are generally not recommended in your picture, such as hats, caps and headscarves. If you have to wear head coverings for religious reasons, you can keep them in your picture.

Photo Quality of 45 x 45 mm Picture

The photo must be clear and in sharp focus and reflect the real appearance of the applicant. It will be rejected because of damage, impurities, unbalanced lighting, red eyes or low resolution. So your photo must be of high quality and have a resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Mistakes in Taking 45 x 45 mm Images

It is quite troublesome that the wrong 45 x 45 mm photos will delay your application and you need to submit it again. To avoid this, you can refer to the common mistakes below and try to prevent them in your picture.

• The photo is in low contrast, blurred, underexposed, overexposed or damaged.
• There are shadows or glare across the face or the background.
• The skin tone of the applicant is unnatural.
• The face is too close or too far away from the camera.
• The facial expression is unnatural.
• The facial features are incomplete.
• The head tilts, lowers down or holds up, and the eyes look at the other side.
• The garment is identical to the background.
• There are stamps or smears in the photo.

When Should I Take My 45 x 45 mm Photo?

Generally speaking, the regulations of 45 x 45 mm photos require the applicant to take pictures within six months. Some will request that the photo shouldn't be older than three months. The purpose of your picture is to reflect your recent appearance for face recognition, so you should make sure that your real appearance should match with the image. And you should prepare your picture well before the application. If you want to take your 45 x 45 mm photo quickly, you can make it at home. After shooting, you can use our online photo creator to modify it. After a few seconds, you can get a compliant picture.