Foto 4x5 (4x5 cm) Photo Size and Requirements

Requirements at a glance

Size	40 × 50 mm (1.575 × 1.969 in)
Pixels	944 × 1180 px
DPI	600
Background color	white (#FFFFFF)
File size limit	Up to 1024 KB
Source	Pending verification
Last checked	Pending
Spec code	`foto-4x5`

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Foto 4x5 (4x5 cm) photo?

It is 40 × 50 mm (1.575 × 1.969 in). The digital file is 944 × 1180 px at 600 DPI.

What background color does the Foto 4x5 (4x5 cm) photo need?

This spec uses a white (#FFFFFF) background.

What file size is allowed for the Foto 4x5 (4x5 cm) photo?

The file should be no larger than 1024 KB.

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

Yes. Set specCode to "foto-4x5" 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":"foto-4x5","outputFormat":"IMAGE_BASE64"}'

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