Crop an ID or passport photo to size
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Check the receiving authority’s instructions for ID photo size, background and face position. Choose the 35 × 45 mm or 2 × 2 in frame in Hawaf BG when it matches the required size.
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Steps
- Use a clear photograph facing the camera, remove the background and inspect hair and shoulders.
- Choose 35×45 mm or 2×2 inches if it matches the required size, and select the appropriate background.
- Check the exported dimensions, then print at the required physical size or upload according to the official instructions.
What does the preset do?
The preset sets the frame shape and output dimensions. It does not automatically measure the official chin-to-crown distance or test facial expression and lighting. Check those details before submitting the image.
Check the digital and printed dimensions
- For a digital submission, open the file information to check pixel dimensions, file format and any file size limit.
- For printing, set the physical dimensions in the print dialog. Disable fit-to-page if it changes the size, then measure the print.
- Compare the face position and the area around the ears and shoulders against the authority’s reference example.
Keep a natural appearance
Make sure ears, shoulders and hair retain their boundaries. Use Restore if part of the subject disappears. Apply the required backdrop while preserving facial appearance for documents that require a natural photograph.
Check printing and uploading
The 35×45 mm frame exports 413×531 pixels. The 2×2 inch frame exports 600×600 pixels. Set the physical dimensions in your print dialog. Also check the receiving website’s file-size limit and required format.
Frequently asked questions
Does the preset guarantee passport-photo acceptance?
The receiving authority decides acceptance under its own requirements. The preset helps prepare a frame and pixel dimensions.
Can I use a small old photograph?
Check the authority’s rules on image age and resolution. A clear original makes it easier to preserve good edges.
Verify file size and print size separately
An online form may specify a pixel count. A paper application may instead give a size in millimetres. Set the physical size in the print dialog and measure a draft if required. Follow the authority’s instructions for an unedited photo when applicable.