Large ID photo size
- Size
- 4×6 cm · 1.57×2.36 in · 40×60 mm
- Head height
- 3.6–4.5 cm (1.42–1.77 in), chin to crown — a general framing guide
- Typical use
- Large ID, certificates
- Per sheet
- 4 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper · 4 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper · 16 on A4 · 20 on US Letter
Rules change and offices differ. Always check the current requirements of the authority that asked for the photo.
How to print large ID 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 — 4 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 a large ID photo?
Large ID photos are 4×6 cm (1.57×2.36 in), which is 40×60 mm. Typical use: Large ID, certificates.
How many large ID photos fit on one sheet?
4 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper, 4 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper, 16 on A4, 20 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 a large ID photo?
There is no single official rule for this size. As a framing guide, aim for a head of about 3.6–4.5 cm (1.42–1.77 in) from chin to crown, and check the rules of the office that asked for the photo.
How do I print large ID 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.