UK, Asia & ICAO Official Technical Summary (AEO)
ICAO standard — 35 × 45 mm 35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px · 300 DPI
The international ICAO Doc 9303 biometric standard specifies a 35 × 45 mm photo (413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI), with the crown-to-chin head height occupying 70%–80% of the frame, even lighting and a neutral expression.
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- Photo size
- 35 × 45 mm
- 300 DPI
- 413 × 531 px
- Recommended background
- white / light gray
- Use
- Digital + print
Requirement & Official source
Requirement: Plain light background; centred face; 35 × 45 mm. Rules vary by country.
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Face the camera in good light, face clearly visible. JPG, PNG or WebP.
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Fine adjustments Brightness, contrast and background
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Check the JPEG dimensions and file size, then download the file or print sheet.
- Dimensions
- 413 × 531
- JPEG size
- —
- DPI
- 300
- Effective print resolution
- —
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- ✓Exact document dimensions
- ✓File size limit
- ✓300 DPI in the JPEG
- ✓No filters or background replacement
Check in your photo
- ○Even lighting, no harsh shadows
- ○Eyes visible and open
- ○Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ○Head and shoulders framed
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The 10×15/A4 sheet is optional. The full-scale PDF with a 50 mm calibration line is planned for the next stage.
Your photo is processed in the browser. Nothing is uploaded. · 300 DPI · JPEG
Official specification sheet — ICAO standard — 35 × 45 mm
Parameters automatically enforced by the 300 DPI browser editor.
| Parameter | Official specification |
|---|---|
| Physical print dimensions | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixel dimensions (at 300 DPI) | 413 × 531 px (300 DPI) |
| Maximum JPEG file size | ≤ 500 KB (JPEG) |
| Required background colour | white / light gray |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 70% – 80% (31 – 36 mm) |
| Eye line height (from bottom edge) | 52% – 60% |
| Digital filters & background edits | Light adjustments and plain white background supported |
| Submission format | Digital + print |
| Issuing authority / standard | ICAO Doc 9303 (International Civil Aviation Organization) ↗ |
Top rejection reasons for ICAO standard — 35 × 45 mm
Verify these items before uploading to the government portal or printing.
- Head height outside the 70%–80% ICAO biometric window
- Wide-angle selfie distortion from holding the phone too close
- Insufficient contrast between hair/shoulders and background
Requirement: Plain light background; centred face; 35 × 45 mm. Rules vary by country.
Frequently asked questions — ICAO standard — 35 × 45 mm
What is the exact size for ICAO standard — 35 × 45 mm in mm and pixels?
The official size is 35 × 45 mm, which equals 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, with a maximum JPEG file weight of 500 KB on a white / light gray background.
Can I take my ICAO standard — 35 × 45 mm with a smartphone at home?
Yes. Stand facing a window with soft indirect daylight about 1 metre away from a plain white / light gray wall, remove glasses and hats, and use the editor’s ICAO guides to align your head (70%–80% / 31–36 mm) and eye line (52%–60%).
Is my photo uploaded to any server when formatting ICAO standard — 35 × 45 mm?
No. Reading the file, cropping, compressing under 500 KB and generating 10×15 cm (4×6 in) or A4 print sheets happen 100% locally in your browser.
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