50x50 mm Photo Size and Requirements

The 50x50 mm photo spec (50x50-mm) is 50 × 50 mm (1.969 × 1.969 in), or 590 × 590 px at 300 DPI, on a white (#FFFFFF) background.

Requirements at a glance

Size50 × 50 mm (1.969 × 1.969 in)
Pixels590 × 590 px
DPI300
Background colorwhite (#FFFFFF)
File size limitUp to 1024 KB
SourcePending verification
Last checkedPending
Spec code50x50-mm

Frequently asked questions

What size is the 50x50 mm photo?

It is 50 × 50 mm (1.969 × 1.969 in). The digital file is 590 × 590 px at 300 DPI.

What background color does the 50x50 mm photo need?

This spec uses a white (#FFFFFF) background.

What file size is allowed for the 50x50 mm photo?

The file should be no larger than 1024 KB.

Can I use this spec with the IDPhoto.ai API?

Yes. Set specCode to "50x50-mm" in a POST /v2/makeIdPhoto request. The Passport Photo API reference describes the full request and response.

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For developers

Send this spec code to the Passport Photo API.

curl -sS -X POST "https://api-us.idphotoapp.com/v2/makeIdPhoto" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"apiKey":"YOUR_API_KEY","apiSecret":"YOUR_API_SECRET","imageBase64":"BASE64_IMAGE","specCode":"50x50-mm","outputFormat":"IMAGE_BASE64"}'

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