2-Inch Photo
Common for graduation and degree certificates. 35×49mm, multiple background colors available.
Size & specifications
2-Inch Photo — requirements
| Printed size | 35 × 49 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 579 px |
| Head height | — |
| Background | White/Blue/Red |
| Resolution | ≥ 300 DPI |
| Recency | — |
| Glasses / expression | — · — |
| Digital format | — |
One upload, two deliveries: the pixel-exact digital file and a 300 dpi print-ready sheet.
What each line means
Printed size — print at exactly 35 × 49 mm. A few millimetres off and most offices hand the form back before anything else is checked.
Digital size — the digital file must measure 413 × 579 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.
Background — a plain White/Blue/Red background, with no shadows or gradients. A wall lit unevenly is the fastest route to a refusal.
Resolution — 300 dpi keeps a face sharp in print. Below that, features soften and agencies ask for a retake.
Photo examples
What passes — and what gets rejected.
How to take a 2-Inch Photo with your phone
Two-inch photo size and uses
The 2-inch photo measures 35×49 mm and is the larger size compared with the one-inch on the Chinese studio menu. School files, employment records, examination sheets and the heavier end of the menu use it.
Height of the Chinese two-inch photo
The Chinese two-inch photo is 35×49 mm. Its height is just under two inches. The name is the shop's term; the form uses the millimetres. When the form says two-inch, it refers to that size.
Setup and lighting
Use a plain wall, frontal light, and place the camera at eye level. White, blue and red backgrounds are all registered options. The tool sets the colour named by your form, so the wall behind you only needs to be even.
Output size and file
The preset crops to the exact 35×49 mm rectangle at print resolution and exports the 413×579 px digital file, with the background set to the named colour.
Why 2-Inch Photo gets rejected
25×35 mm one-inch photo
A 25×35 one-inch print handed in for a two-inch form fails by ten millimetres of width and fourteen of height. This is one of the largest gaps on the menu and the one least likely to be caught at home.
35×45 mm photo
The world-standard 35×45 photo looks almost the same, with the same width and a height four millimetres shorter. The form checks that difference. Export for the two-inch rectangle itself.
Common rejection reasons
Shadows, tilts, and cropped shoulders are standard reasons for rejection on the second-tallest rectangle of the studio menu.
How it works
Photo tips
Frequently asked questions
What size is a 2-Inch Photo?
The standard size is 35 × 49 mm (413 × 579 px at 300 DPI). The tool crops and scales your photo to exact requirements automatically.
Can I smile in the photo?
Requirements call for: a natural expression. When in doubt, keep a neutral face with both eyes open.
How recent must the photo be?
Old photos are a common rejection reason.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Uploaded photos are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share or resell uploads.
Which background colour does my form need?
White, blue and red are all in use; check the form and pick the colour — the tool sets it exactly.
Is this the same as one-inch?
No. Two-inch is 35×49 mm; one-inch is 25×35 mm. Pick the preset your form names.