Small 1-Inch Photo
Small 1-inch format required for some exams and applications. 22×32mm.
Size & specifications
Small 1-Inch Photo — requirements
| Printed size | 22 × 32 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 260 × 378 px |
| Head height | — |
| Background | White/Blue |
| 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 22 × 32 mm. A few millimetres off and most offices hand the form back before anything else is checked.
Digital size — the digital file must measure 260 × 378 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.
Background — a plain White/Blue 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 Small 1-Inch Photo with your phone
Small 1-inch photo size
The small 1-inch photo measures 22×32 mm. It is one step below the standard one-inch size. Forms that want the photo to take even less paper still use it; driver paperwork, insurance slips and older registration series call for it by name.
Three millimetres difference between small one-inch and one-inch
The gap between small one-inch and one-inch is three millimetres in each direction: 22×32 against 25×35. The two sizes look similar, but a form that asks for small one-inch expects the smaller dimensions. A 25×35 print does not meet that requirement.
Setup and lighting
A plain wall, frontal light, camera at eye level. White and blue backgrounds are the registered pair; the tool sets whichever the form names, so the wall only needs to be even.
What this page outputs
The preset crops to the exact 22×32 mm rectangle at print resolution, with head position and ratio checked before export and the background set to the named colour.
Why Small 1-Inch Photo gets rejected
Standard one-inch photo rejected
The most common failure is a 25×35 print offered to a 22×32 form. Three millimetres each way is read at the counter as the wrong size.
Head position at the edges
On the smallest rectangle, the margins run out first. A head framed loosely for one-inch arrives at 22×32 with the crown or chin touching the edge. Frame tight from the start.
Common faults
Shadows, tilts, and off-colour walls are standard refusals. On this size, each fault is proportionally larger.
How it works
Photo tips
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Small 1-Inch Photo?
The standard size is 22 × 32 mm (260 × 378 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 does this format use?
White or blue, depending on the form; pick the colour and the tool sets it.
Is this the same as one-inch?
No — small one-inch is 22×32 mm, one-inch is 25×35 mm. Match the preset to your form.