3×4 Format for the Specified Purpose

Make a 3×4 Photo Online

Prepare a 3×4 portrait for an application form, pass, or another specified purpose. Get a digital file or a print sheet and see which parameters have been checked.

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Choose format

73
candidate profiles in the format catalog
300/600DPI
options for millimeter formats
10×15cm
print sheet with a 2 mm gap

Application Form, Pass, or Another Purpose

Name the Organization Before Export

If the organization has guidelines, check the size, background, DPI, quantity, and printing method against them.

3×4 Scenario

Choose a Digital File or Print Sheet

The format works as a technical profile, but the requirements of the specific organization must be confirmed separately.
  • 30×40 mm
  • Application form
  • Pass or badge

A Digital File and a Print Sheet Are Different Results

Digital File10×15 cm Sheet
PurposeFor uploading to the selected channelFor printing multiple copies
ParametersPixels, format, and DPI if a profile is available100×150 mm sheet size and 2 mm gap
VerificationWe show the selected profile and available checksAdditionally verify 100% print scale

How to Prepare a Photo for a Document

The sequence helps avoid confusing the purpose, file format, and printed result.

  1. 01

    Choose the Purpose

    Specify the document or submission channel. If there are no requirements, first find the organization's guidelines.

  2. 02

    Check the Source Image

    You need a sharp portrait with a visible face, even lighting, and a suitable background. A profile view, blur, or obstructions are reasons to take a new shot.

  3. 03

    Download the Result

    Check the receipt: profile, dimensions, DPI, file size, and unverified conditions. For printing, use a separate 10×15 cm sheet.

What to Check for a 3×4 Photo

  • Check that the selected purpose actually uses 30×40 mm.
  • Check the pixels, DPI, background, and number of copies against the organization's guidelines.
  • For a formal style, keep the face and appearance natural; do not replace clothing or features.
Illustration of a portrait in 3×4 format
Source3×4 format

3×4 Format Receipt

Parameters Are Visible Before Printing

The receipt shows 30×40 mm, pixels, the selected DPI, and distinguishes the digital file from the 10×15 cm sheet.

  • Purpose and preset
  • Pixels and DPI
  • Unverified organization conditions
The 3×4 size does not confirm the requirements of every application form, pass, or organization.

Common Mistakes When Preparing a Photo

Treating 35×45 mm as a universal format
Clarify the document and submission channel: the same size does not mean the same requirements.
Mixing up a digital file and a print sheet
Choose a separate result: a file for upload or a 10×15 cm sheet for printing.
Trying to fix a bad source image with retouching
If the face is in profile, blurred, or obstructed, take a new shot instead of editing.
Printing with auto-fit
Before printing, check the sheet size and 100% scale according to the organization's instructions.

3×4 Photo

Digital File or 10×15 Sheet for an Application Form and Pass

Get a clear technical result and compare it with the guidelines of the receiving organization.

01

3×4 Is Not a Universal Standard

The same size may come with different rules for background, DPI, quantity, and photo recency.

02

Business or Formal Style

This is a scenario within the format: neutral lighting and a natural look without changing identity, not a separate guarantee.

The organization's requirements are not provided; a source/date readback is needed before use.

Source portrait before cropping
Illustration of cropping for the selected profile
Selected format

What Changes

The Frame and Export Change, Not the Person

Preparation should manage the frame, size, and file metadata. Identity, age, facial features, and hairstyle must not be substituted to achieve the result.

Choose a Document and Upload a Portrait

Choose a Separate Scenario

A narrow page helps you start with the right document; for another purpose, return to the general selection.

SelfyStudio Illustrations

One Source Image, Different Technical Tasks

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Before Printing

Questions About a 3×4 Photo

Is 3×4 suitable for any application form?

No. Check the size and additional rules against the guidelines of the specific organization.

How can I avoid confusing 3×4 and 35×45?

Choose the profile by purpose and check the units in the receipt: 3×4 is 30×40 mm, while 35×45 mm is a different format.

3×4 Photo

Choose the Purpose and Upload a Portrait

Download the digital file or print sheet after checking the parameters.

Choose 3×4 Format