Latin America Official Technical Summary (AEO)
Latin America — Carnet 4 × 4 40 × 40 mm · 472 × 472 px · 300 DPI
The 4 × 4 cm square photo (40 × 40 mm, 472 × 472 pixels at 300 DPI) is required for certificates, consular visas and official credentials across South America.
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- 1 Document
- 2 Photo
- 3 Review & download
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Suggested for Brazil
- Photo size
- 40 × 40 mm
- 300 DPI
- 472 × 472 px
- Recommended background
- white
- Use
- Digital + print
Requirement & Official source
Requirement: White background; 40 × 40 mm. Check the format required by the country.
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Face the camera in good light, face clearly visible. JPG, PNG or WebP.
Your photo is processed in the browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Frame your face
Drag to move. Pinch (or scroll) to zoom. Line up your eyes with the dashed line.
Fine adjustments Brightness, contrast and background
Review & download
Check the JPEG dimensions and file size, then download the file or print sheet.
- Dimensions
- 472 × 472
- JPEG size
- —
- DPI
- 300
- Effective print resolution
- —
Checked by the app
- ✓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
Upload a photo to enable the download.
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 — Latin America — Carnet 4 × 4
Parameters automatically enforced by the 300 DPI browser editor.
| Parameter | Official specification |
|---|---|
| Physical print dimensions | 40 × 40 mm |
| Pixel dimensions (at 300 DPI) | 472 × 472 px (300 DPI) |
| Maximum JPEG file size | ≤ 500 KB (JPEG) |
| Required background colour | white |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 64% – 74% (26 – 30 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 | Latin American ID Authorities and Consulates |
Top rejection reasons for Latin America — Carnet 4 × 4
Verify these items before uploading to the government portal or printing.
- Submitting a rectangular 3×4 crop instead of the 40 × 40 mm square
- Head touching the top border because the photo was taken too close
- Drop shadows behind the shoulders
Requirement: White background; 40 × 40 mm. Check the format required by the country.
Frequently asked questions — Latin America — Carnet 4 × 4
What is the exact size for Latin America — Carnet 4 × 4 in mm and pixels?
The official size is 40 × 40 mm, which equals 472 × 472 pixels at 300 DPI, with a maximum JPEG file weight of 500 KB on a white background.
Can I take my Latin America — Carnet 4 × 4 with a smartphone at home?
Yes. Stand facing a window with soft indirect daylight about 1 metre away from a plain white wall, remove glasses and hats, and use the editor’s ICAO guides to align your head (64%–74% / 26–30 mm) and eye line (52%–60%).
Is my photo uploaded to any server when formatting Latin America — Carnet 4 × 4?
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.
Recommended troubleshooting guides
U.S. Visa & Passport · Form DS-160
U.S. Visa Photo Rejected on DS-160: How to Fix 600×600 Pixels, White Background & 240 KB Limit
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How to Print Passport & ID Photos on 4×6 in (10×15 cm) or A4 Paper Without Losing Scale
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How to Take a Baby or Newborn Passport & Visa Photo at Home (White Sheet Method)
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