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A front-facing photo of yourself against a plain wall - cropped in your browser, never uploadedAbout the foto 3x4 maker
In Brazil, a foto 3x4 is the small ID photo that many forms ask for: 3 cm wide and 4 cm tall. Schools, universities, employers, clubs and many offices still want one or two printed copies.
This free tool makes a foto 3x4 online from a photo you already have. You mark the top of your head and your chin, and the tool scales the picture so your face fills the photo the way an ID photo should. It changes the background to plain white on your device. Then it puts 10 copies on one 10 × 15 cm print, the cheapest photo size at any photo shop or kiosk.
Your photo is never uploaded. All the work happens in your browser.
Features
- 3 × 4 cm frame in portrait shape, with a target band for the head
- Two head markers — drag them to your crown and chin, and the photo is scaled for you
- White background — replaced on your device; light grey, light blue or your own background also possible
- 354 × 472 px at 300 DPI (709 × 945 px at 600 DPI), with the DPI saved in the JPG
- Print sheet — 10 photos on a 10 × 15 cm print, 18 on 13 × 18 cm, 49 on A4
- Other sizes in the same list — such as 35 × 45 mm and 2 × 2 inches for visas
- Remembers your sheet and print quality for next time, on this device only
The foto 3x4: size and rules
There is no single national rule for every 3 × 4 photo. Each school, company or office writes its own. Most of them ask for the same things:
| Point | Usual rule |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 × 4 cm (30 × 40 mm), portrait |
| Background | Plain white or very light, no shadow |
| Framing | Head and the top of the shoulders, face in the middle |
| Face | Looking at the camera, neutral face, eyes open |
| Glasses | Clear glasses are often fine; no sunglasses. Some offices ask you to take them off |
| Hat or cap | No |
| Age of photo | Recent, often less than 6 months |
| Colour | In colour, on photo paper |
The tool sets your head to about 72% of the photo height (about 2.9 cm). That leaves a little space above your hair and shows the top of your shoulders, like a photo from a studio.
Good to know: many official documents now take the photo at the office. The new identity card (CIN) in many states, the driving licence (CNH) at the DETRAN and the passport at the Federal Police are examples. Ask before you print, so you do not pay for photos you do not need.
Print 3x4 photos on one sheet
| Print sheet | Copies of a 3 × 4 photo | Sheet size at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| 10 × 15 cm photo print | 10 (5 × 2) | 1772 × 1181 px |
| 13 × 18 cm photo print | 18 (6 × 3) | 2126 × 1535 px |
| A4 page | 49 (7 × 7) | 2480 × 3508 px |
Order the sheet as a normal 10 × 15 cm photo. If the shop asks, choose no border and no "fit", so the size does not change. When you get the print, measure one photo with a ruler: it should be 3 cm wide. Cut along the thin grey lines.
An A4 page is for a home printer. Print it at 100% / actual size on photo paper.
Pixel size for an online form
Some forms take a file instead of paper. At 300 DPI a 3 × 4 cm photo is 354 × 472 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 709 × 945 pixels. If a form asks for another pixel size, use Image Resizer. If it asks for a small file, use Compress Image to a Size.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a foto 3x4?
3 cm wide and 4 cm tall (30 × 40 mm). At 300 DPI that is 354 × 472 pixels.
Where can I print a foto 3x4?
At any photo shop or photo kiosk. Download the print sheet and order it as one 10 × 15 cm photo. You get 10 photos for the price of one print.
Does the background have to be white?
Most places ask for a plain white or very light background. The tool makes it plain white for you. If your wall is already white, choose "Keep the original" for the most natural edges.
Can I wear glasses in a 3x4 photo?
Often yes, with clear lenses and no glare. Some offices ask you to take them off. Check the rules of the place that asks for the photo.
Is a foto 3x4 the same as a passport photo?
No. For a Brazilian passport, the Federal Police usually takes the photo at your appointment. Visas for other countries often use 35 × 45 mm or 2 × 2 inches. Both sizes are in the list of the tool.
Will my photo be accepted?
The tool makes the right size and a normal ID framing. It cannot promise that an office accepts it, because each office has its own rules. Check the current rules of the office you apply to.
Related tools
- Passport & ID Photo Maker — passport and visa sizes for many countries
- Remove Background — full control over the cutout
- Image Resizer — any exact pixel size
- Compress Image to a Size — meet a KB limit for an upload
- Photo Print Layout — put other photos on one print sheet
How to use it
- Upload a photo of yourself, taken face-on against a plain wall
- Drag the two blue markers to the top of your head and the bottom of your chin
- Press "Fit to my marks" — the photo is scaled so your head fills the 3 × 4 frame the right way
- Drag the photo to centre your face, and straighten it if it is tilted
- Check the background — plain white is chosen for you
- Download the 3x4 photo for an online form, or download the print sheet and print it as one 10 × 15 cm photo
