45x35mm Photo: Landscape ID Photo Size
A 45x35mm photo is a landscape ID photo measuring 45 mm wide by 35 mm high — 531x413 pixels at 300 DPI. It is the horizontal counterpart to the standard 35x45mm portrait passport photo, and it is used on ID cards that place your details beside the photo rather than underneath it.
The two sizes are easy to mix up because the dimensions are the same pair of numbers in the opposite order. 45x35mm is wider than tall (landscape); 35x45mm is taller than wide (portrait). If your card or form shows a horizontal photo slot, you want 45x35mm; if it shows a vertical one, you want 35x45mm. Getting this wrong produces a photo that fits the slot but has your head running off the side.
Upload a photo above, select the 45x35mm preset, and download a landscape 531x413 JPG.
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Photo specifications
- Size
- 45 × 35 mm
- Pixels
- 531 × 413 px
- Output
- 300 DPI
- Backgrounds
Common uses
- Horizontal ID cards. — Employee and student ID cards that put your name and number to the right of the photo rather than below it.
- National ID documents. — A number of national ID schemes use a landscape photo slot on the card layout.
- Permit and licence documents. — Work permits and professional licences where the card design is landscape.
- Custom badge layouts. — Event badges and access cards that follow a horizontal template.
45x35mm Photo Size in mm, cm, Inches and Pixels
Width comes first in every unit, since the orientation is the thing people get wrong.
| Unit | Width | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millimetres | 45 mm | 35 mm | The size as written on the form — wider than tall |
| Centimetres | 4.5 cm | 3.5 cm | Metric equivalent |
| Inches | 1.77 in | 1.38 in | Approximate; millimetres are authoritative |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 531 px | 413 px | Standard resolution for printing and uploads |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 1063 px | 827 px | Higher-resolution option, same print size |
| Portrait equivalent (for comparison) | 413 px | 531 px | This is 35x45mm — the other orientation |
The aspect ratio is 45:35, or about 1.29:1. If your file is 413x531 instead of 531x413, you have made the portrait version — swap the crop to landscape before downloading.
What a 45x35mm ID Photo Needs
The issuing authority sets the exact rules, but these are the properties nearly all of them check.
- 1. Landscape orientation, 45 mm wide by 35 mm high.Wider than tall. A portrait crop of the same two numbers is the single most common rejection reason for this size.
- 2. 531x413 pixels at 300 DPI.The standard resolution. Higher pixel counts are fine as long as the 45:35 aspect ratio is preserved.
- 3. Head positioned centrally.Your head should sit slightly above centre so there is room for your shoulders and the card layout below. Do not fill the frame edge to edge.
- 4. Plain, evenly lit background.White unless the issuer specifies another colour. No shadows behind the head — front lighting or facing a window avoids them.
- 5. Front-facing, eyes open, neutral expression.Look directly at the camera with your head level and a closed mouth.
- 6. Sharp at the target size.Start from an original at least 900 pixels wide so the landscape crop does not need enlarging.
Where the issuing authority publishes its own dimensions or background colour, follow that instead. Use these values when the form only says "45x35mm".
Official sources
The figures on this page were checked against these sources. Requirements change, so confirm the details that apply to your own application before you submit.
Last reviewed 2026-09-13.
How to Make a 45x35mm Landscape Photo
- 1Select the 45x35mm preset above. It is set to 45x35 mm at 300 DPI, so the output is a landscape 531x413 pixels.
- 2Upload a photo. A landscape or square original crops more cleanly than a tall portrait shot.
- 3Remove the background. The tool strips the original and replaces it with white.
- 4Adjust the crop. Use the zoom and arrows to centre your head with space below for your shoulders.
- 5Choose a background colour if the issuer asks for one other than white.
- 6Download as JPG at 531x413 pixels, or as PNG if you need a transparent background for a card template.
If your photo comes out 413x531, the crop is portrait. Switch to the 35x45mm preset, or rotate the crop to landscape, before downloading.
Common 45x35mm Photo Mistakes
The errors that most often get this size sent back.
- Submitting the portrait version. 413x531 instead of 531x413. The numbers look right but the orientation is wrong, and the photo will not fit a landscape slot.
- Assuming it is the same as 35x45mm. It is not — the order determines orientation. Read the form carefully and match the slot shape.
- Cropping a tall photo to landscape. Cutting a portrait photo to landscape usually clips the top of the head. Start from a wider original.
- Filling the frame with the face. Landscape ID layouts need headroom and shoulder space. Zoom out slightly compared to a portrait ID crop.
- Shadow behind the head. More visible in a wide crop. Use even front lighting.
45x35mm Photo Questions
Is a 45x35mm photo landscape or portrait?▾
Landscape. It is 45 mm wide and 35 mm high — wider than it is tall. The standard 35x45mm passport photo is portrait: 35 mm wide and 45 mm high.
How many pixels is a 45x35mm photo at 300 DPI?▾
531x413 pixels (width x height). At 600 DPI it is 1063x827 pixels.
Is 45x35mm the same as 35x45mm?▾
No. They are the same two numbers swapped, which makes them different orientations: 45x35mm is landscape (531x413 px) and 35x45mm is portrait (413x531 px). Check which one your form asks for — submitting the wrong orientation is the most common mistake with these sizes.
What is a 45x35mm photo used for?▾
Horizontal ID cards and some national ID documents that lay out text beside the photo rather than above it.
What background colour should I use?▾
White unless your document specifies otherwise. Some ID card issuers use blue or red to distinguish card types, so follow the issuing authority if it states a colour.
Can I make a 45x35mm photo from a portrait photo?▾
Yes, but expect to re-crop rather than rotate. A portrait photo has the head high in the frame with empty space below; cropping it to landscape usually cuts off the top of the head or leaves the face off-centre. A landscape-oriented original works better.