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Drag to position. Zoom until the head fills the oval — chin on the lower line, eyes on the blue line.
3×4 cm · 30×40 mm · 354×472 px · 300 DPI JPG. The 10×15 cm (4×6 in) sheet tiles as many photos as fit, with cutting lines.
How to Make a 3×4 cm Photo at Home
Stand about 1.5 m from a plain light wall in even daylight, no shadows. Have someone shoot from eye level — head and shoulders in frame. Use the rear camera, not a selfie, and keep the camera straight.
Choose 3×4 cm or 3.5×4.5 cm, upload the picture, then drag and zoom until the head fills the oval: chin on the lower line, top of hair near the upper line, eyes on the blue eye line. Rotate if it came in sideways.
Save the single photo as a 300 DPI JPG at the exact size, or the 10×15 cm sheet that tiles several photos. Print on photo paper at 100% scale ("Actual Size") at home or any kiosk, then cut along the lines.
3×4 cm Photo Size & Requirements (2026)
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| 3×4 cm size | 30 × 40 mm printed — that is 354 × 472 px at 300 DPI, or 1.18 × 1.57 inches (4:3 ratio) |
| 3.5×4.5 cm size | 35 × 45 mm printed — 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI, the international passport & visa size |
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum; the JPEG is tagged with the DPI so prints come out at the exact physical size |
| Head size | Face fills roughly 70–80% of the photo height; head straight, centered, eyes near the upper third |
| Background | Plain white or light grey, evenly lit, shadow-free |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months, reflecting your current appearance |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open, facing the camera straight on |
| Editing | No filters, retouching, background replacement or AI alteration — checks reject edited photos |
Why Use This 3×4 cm Photo Maker?
The 3×4 cm (30×40 mm) photo is one of the most requested ID photo formats in Russia and the CIS. It appears on student and work ID cards, employment record books, medical books, military registration documents, professional licenses, diplomas and dozens of certificates and application forms. The closely related 3.5×4.5 cm (35×45 mm) size is the international standard for passports and visas. The pictures themselves are easy to take at home — the hard part is the precise geometry: a head that fills about 70–80% of the frame, centered, with the eyes near the upper third, cropped to an exact aspect ratio.
This tool overlays a head oval, crown line, chin line and eye line directly on your picture, so you match the layout visually instead of measuring millimetres with a ruler. The downloads are true print-resolution files: the 3×4 cm photo is exactly 354×472 pixels — 30×40 mm at 300 DPI, with the DPI written into the JPEG — and the 3.5×4.5 cm photo is 413×531 pixels. The print sheet is 1200×1800 pixels (10×15 cm / 4×6 in) and tiles as many photos as fit with cutting lines. Kiosks and home printers reproduce them at the correct physical size as long as printing is set to 100% / "Actual Size", never "Fit to page".
Privacy matters with identity documents. Unlike most online photo services, nothing here is uploaded: the cropping, the DPI tagging and the print sheet are all generated by a JavaScript canvas inside your browser. Close the tab and no trace of your photo exists anywhere but your own device. There is no watermark, no sign-up and no paywall — the full-resolution files are free. And because the tool only crops and resizes, never retouching your face, the result stays acceptable for biometric document checks.
Need a different format? Switch to 3.5×4.5 cm above for passports and Schengen visas, use our dedicated 35×45 mm Passport Photo Maker for UK, EU and India documents, or the 2×2 inch Passport Photo Maker for US passports — all built on the same crop engine.
How to Print 3×4 cm Photos on 10×15 cm Paper
The cheapest way to get physical photos is the print sheet this tool generates: several identical 3×4 cm photos with thin cutting lines on one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 inch) canvas — the default paper size of every photo kiosk and home photo printer. A single 10×15 print costs only a few cents at pharmacy and supermarket kiosks, compared with a much higher fee for a "photo on documents" service at the same counter.
Three rules for a usable print: use photo paper (glossy or matte, not plain office paper), print at 100% scale / "Actual Size" so each photo stays exactly 3×4 cm, and cut carefully along the printed lines. If a kiosk asks for a size, choose a plain "10×15" or "4×6" print — not the kiosk's own document-photo service, because you have already done that part here for free.
Photo 3×4 cm — FAQ
How do I make a 3×4 cm photo online for free?
Keep the 3×4 cm size selected (or switch to 3.5×4.5 cm), upload a front-facing photo against a plain light background, then zoom and drag until the head fills the oval and the eyes sit on the blue line. Download the 300 DPI JPG at the exact size, or the 10×15 cm sheet that tiles several photos — all free, full resolution and watermark-free.
What is 3×4 cm in pixels at 300 DPI?
A 3×4 cm photo is 30×40 mm, which at 300 DPI is exactly 354×472 pixels (1.18×1.57 inches, a 4:3 ratio). The 3.5×4.5 cm visa option exports 413×531 pixels. The DPI is written into the JPEG so prints come out at the correct physical size.
Is it safe — is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens locally in your browser using a JavaScript canvas. Your photo is never transmitted, stored or shared; it never leaves your device.
What documents use a 3×4 cm photo?
In Russia and the CIS, 3×4 cm (30×40 mm) is used for student and work ID cards, employment record books, medical books, military registration, professional licenses, diplomas and many certificates. For passports and visas the international 3.5×4.5 cm (35×45 mm) size is used instead — this tool makes both.
What is the difference between 3×4 cm and 3.5×4.5 cm?
3×4 cm (30×40 mm) is the classic local document size; 3.5×4.5 cm (35×45 mm) is the international ICAO passport and visa size. They have slightly different aspect ratios, so always print the size the document asks for. Use the size switch above the photo to pick the right one.
How do I print 3×4 cm photos at home or at a kiosk?
Download the print sheet and print it on 10×15 cm photo paper at 100% scale ("Actual Size" — never "Fit to page"), at home or at any photo kiosk for a few cents. Then cut along the guide lines to get several 3×4 cm photos.
Can I make the background white?
This tool crops, positions and sizes your photo; it does not replace the background. Shoot against a plain white or light grey wall with even lighting and no shadows before uploading. Because the tool never retouches your face, the photo stays acceptable for biometric checks.