ID card photo size
- Size
- 3×4 cm · 1.18×1.57 in · 30×40 mm
- Head height
- 2.4–3 cm (0.94–1.18 in), chin to crown — a general framing guide
- Typical use
- ID cards, licences, student cards
- Per sheet
- 9 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper · 12 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper · 36 on A4 · 36 on US Letter
Rules change and offices differ. Always check the current requirements of the authority that asked for the photo.
How to print ID card photos at home
- Take a photo against a plain, light wall, facing the camera with even light.
- Add it above and fit the face: the top of the head and the chin go on the guide lines.
- Pick your paper — 9 fit on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper — and the number of copies.
- Download the PDF and print it at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. Cut along the marks.
Questions
What size is an ID card photo?
ID card photos are 3×4 cm (1.18×1.57 in), which is 30×40 mm. Typical use: ID cards, licences, student cards.
How many ID card photos fit on one sheet?
9 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper, 12 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper, 36 on A4, 36 on US Letter, with 3 mm margins and a 2 mm gap. You can also pick a smaller number of copies or your own grid.
How big should the head be in an ID card photo?
There is no single official rule for this size. As a framing guide, aim for a head of about 2.4–3 cm (0.94–1.18 in) from chin to crown, and check the rules of the office that asked for the photo.
How do I print ID card photos at the right size?
Download the PDF and print it at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. The PDF page is exactly the paper size and each photo is placed at its real size, so a print shop or a home printer gets it right.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. The photo stays on your device and is never uploaded or stored.