Exact photo dimensions.
Multi-copy A4 sheet maker.
Upload any photo, select exact physical dimensions in mm, cm, or inches, crop with precision, and instantly generate a print-ready A4 sheet with cutting crop marks at 300 DPI.
Exact Millimeters
True physical scaling in mm, cm & in
Common Photo Sizes
India, US, UK, Schengen & 4x6 / 5x7
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Optimal packing & cutting marks
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3 Steps to Print-Ready Photos
No software to install. No account required. Works in your browser.
Upload Your Photo
Drag & drop or click to select. JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP supported.
Select Size & Crop
Choose passport, visa, or photo preset. Crop with precision guides.
Download & Print
Get 300 DPI PDF with cutting marks. Print at 100% scale.
Passport & Visa Photo Size Requirements by Country
Common dimensions, head coverage, and background colors for passport, visa, OCI, and green card applications. Always verify current requirements with the official government agency before printing.
India Passport, Visa & OCI
Ministry of External Affairs. Last reviewed: Jan 2025.
- ✓Dimensions: 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
- ✓Head Coverage: 80% to 85% (36–38 mm)
- ✓Background: Plain white or light off-white
- ✓OCI / US Visa note: 51 × 51 mm (2×2")
United States Passport & Visa
U.S. Department of State standard. Last reviewed: Jan 2025.
- ✓Dimensions: 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- ✓Head Coverage: 49% to 69% (25–35 mm)
- ✓Background: Pure uniform white background
- ✓Glasses: No eyeglasses permitted
UK & Schengen Visa (Europe)
HM Passport Office & EU Schengen. Last reviewed: Jan 2025.
- ✓Dimensions: 35 mm × 45 mm
- ✓Head Coverage: 29–34 mm (UK) / 32–36 mm (Schengen)
- ✓Background: Light grey or cream (UK) / Light grey (EU)
- ✓Expression: Neutral expression, closed mouth
Canada Passport & Visa
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Last reviewed: Jan 2025.
- ✓Dimensions: 50 mm × 70 mm (5 × 7 cm)
- ✓Face Height: 31 mm to 36 mm
- ✓Background: Plain white or light-coloured
- ✓Note: Larger than standard European size
Australia & New Zealand
Australian Passport Office. Last reviewed: Jan 2025.
- ✓Dimensions: 35–40 mm × 45–50 mm
- ✓Face Height: 32 mm to 36 mm (chin to crown)
- ✓Background: Plain white or light grey
China Passport
National Immigration Administration. Last reviewed: Jan 2025.
- ✓Dimensions: 33 mm × 48 mm
- ✓Head Coverage: 58% to 69% (28–33 mm)
- ✓Background: Plain white
- ✓Note: No glasses, ears visible
Japan, Singapore & UAE Visa
ICA Singapore & MOFA Japan. Last reviewed: Jan 2025.
- ✓Japan / Singapore: 35 mm × 45 mm
- ✓UAE / Dubai Visa: 43 mm × 55 mm or 35 × 45 mm
- ✓Background: Pure solid white
Interactive Photo Sizing & Multi-Copy Sheet Studio
Configure exact photo dimensions in mm, cm, or inches, crop accurately, and auto-tile multiple copies onto an A4 sheet.
Upload Your Photo
When printing, select "Actual Size" or "100%" in your printer dialog. Do not use "Fit to Page" or "Shrink to Fit" — the PDF is already sized for exact physical dimensions.
Select Size & Presets
Crop, Zoom & Orientation
Sheet Layout & Finishing
Prints crosshairs at each photo corner for scissor/guillotine cutting.
Essential for passport photos with white backgrounds to define edge boundaries.
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Ready for PhotoUpload a photo to calculate effective DPI and ensure crisp printing without blurriness.
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Photo & PDF Format Converter Studio
Extract ultra high-resolution PNG / JPEG photos from PDF documents or convert image formats instantly without any cloud uploads.
Extract each page as ultra-crisp 300 DPI PNG or JPEG
Extracted Pages
Combine multiple photos into a single PDF document
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Standard Photo Print Sizes Chart & Dimensions
Understand standard photographic dimensions across inches, millimeters, centimeters, aspect ratios, and the minimum pixel resolution required for crisp 300 DPI lab printing.
| Print Size / Name | Inches | mm | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × 6 inch (4R) | 4″ × 6″ | 102 × 152 | |
| 5 × 7 inch (5R) | 5″ × 7″ | 127 × 178 | |
| 8 × 10 inch (8R) | 8″ × 10″ | 203 × 254 | |
| 3.5 × 5 inch (3R) | 3.5″ × 5″ | 89 × 127 | |
| India / Schengen / UK Passport | 1.38″ × 1.77″ | 35 × 45 | |
| US Passport / Visa | 2″ × 2″ | 51 × 51 | |
| Canada Passport | 1.97″ × 2.76″ | 50 × 70 | |
| Wallet Size Photo | 2.5″ × 3.5″ | 64 × 89 | |
| Mini Polaroid / Instax | 2.13″ × 3.39″ | 54 × 86 | |
| A4 Document Sheet | 8.27″ × 11.69″ | 210 × 297 |
Inches to Pixels at 300 DPI
Pixels = Inches × 300
(e.g., 4" × 300 = 1200 px)
Millimeters to Pixels
Pixels = (mm / 25.4) × DPI
(e.g., 35mm / 25.4 × 300 = 413 px)
Max Copies on A4 Sheet
Cols = (A4_W - Margins) / (Photo_W + Gap)
Rows = (A4_H - Margins) / (Photo_H + Gap)
Complete Paper Sizes Chart: ISO, ANSI & ARCH
Every standard paper size from ISO A, B and C series to North American ANSI, ARCH, traditional office sizes and international business-card standards — with dimensions in mm, cm and inches. Search, filter, sort, and compare any two sizes visually.
| Size ↕ | Width ↕ | Height ↕ | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| A0 | 841 mm | 1189 mm | |
| A1 | 594 mm | 841 mm | |
| A2 | 420 mm | 594 mm | |
| A3 | 297 mm | 420 mm | |
| A4 | 210 mm | 297 mm | |
| A5 | 148 mm | 210 mm | |
| A6 | 105 mm | 148 mm | |
| A7 | 74 mm | 105 mm | |
| A8 | 52 mm | 74 mm | |
| A9 | 37 mm | 52 mm | |
| A10 | 26 mm | 37 mm | |
| B0 | 1000 mm | 1414 mm | |
| B1 | 707 mm | 1000 mm | |
| B2 | 500 mm | 707 mm | |
| B3 | 353 mm | 500 mm | |
| B4 | 250 mm | 353 mm | |
| B5 | 176 mm | 250 mm | |
| B6 | 125 mm | 176 mm | |
| B7 | 88 mm | 125 mm | |
| B8 | 62 mm | 88 mm | |
| B9 | 44 mm | 62 mm | |
| B10 | 31 mm | 44 mm | |
| C0 | 917 mm | 1297 mm | |
| C1 | 648 mm | 917 mm | |
| C2 | 458 mm | 648 mm | |
| C3 | 324 mm | 458 mm | |
| C4 | 229 mm | 324 mm | |
| C5 | 162 mm | 229 mm | |
| C6 | 114 mm | 162 mm | |
| C7 | 81 mm | 114 mm | |
| C8 | 57 mm | 81 mm | |
| DL | 110 mm | 220 mm | |
| ANSI A | 216 mm | 279 mm | |
| ANSI B | 279 mm | 432 mm | |
| ANSI C | 432 mm | 559 mm | |
| ANSI D | 559 mm | 864 mm | |
| ANSI E | 864 mm | 1118 mm | |
| Arch A | 229 mm | 305 mm | |
| Arch B | 305 mm | 457 mm | |
| Arch C | 457 mm | 610 mm | |
| Arch D | 610 mm | 914 mm | |
| Arch E | 914 mm | 1219 mm | |
| Arch E1 | 762 mm | 1067 mm | |
| Arch E2 | 660 mm | 965 mm | |
| Arch E3 | 686 mm | 991 mm | |
| Business Card | 86 mm | 54 mm | |
| Executive | 190 mm | 254 mm | |
| Jr. Legal | 203 mm | 127 mm | |
| Letter | 216 mm | 279 mm | |
| Legal | 216 mm | 356 mm | |
| Ledger / Tabloid | 279 mm | 432 mm | |
| Half Letter | 140 mm | 216 mm | |
| Government Letter | 203 mm | 267 mm | |
| Index Card | 76 mm | 127 mm | |
| Postcard | 102 mm | 152 mm | |
| Int'l Business Card | 85.6 mm | 53.98 mm | |
| Japanese Business Card | 91 mm | 55 mm | |
| Hungarian Business Card | 90 mm | 50 mm |
See how the sizes in a series stack up
Each rectangle is scaled proportionally to its real paper dimensions. Switch the category tabs above to explore ISO A, B, C, ANSI, ARCH, North American and business-card standards.
Compare two paper sizes side by side
ISO A, B and C series follow the international ISO 216 standard where each size halves the previous one along the long edge (1 : √2 ratio). ISO B is the geometric mean of the A sizes, and ISO C is designed for envelopes that hold A-size sheets. North American Letter (8.5 × 11 in) is 6 mm wider and 18 mm shorter than ISO A4. Note: Japan's JIS B series uses a slightly larger B0 (1030 × 1456 mm) than the ISO 216 B0 (1000 × 1414 mm) shown above — the two are often confused, and both appear in print shops worldwide. The three international business-card standards — ISO/IEC 7810 (85.6 × 54 mm), Japanese (91 × 55 mm) and Hungarian (90 × 50 mm) — are listed under the Business Cards tab.
DPI Explained: How Pixels Translate to Physical Paper
DPI (Dots Per Inch) defines the density of ink dots printed on physical paper. Digital image resolution is measured in pixels, while physical prints are measured in inches or millimeters.
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A4 Print Size: Exact Dimensions in Inches, mm & cm
The A4 print size is the most widely used paper format in the world — the default for office documents, school assignments, design proofs, and photo sheets alike. Unlike casual A4 paper that is used for everyday text, an A4 photo sheet must match its physical dimensions exactly, because every millimeter shifts where a photo lands on the page and how large it prints.
On this page you will find the exact A4 print size in mm, cm, and inches, and a free tool that turns any photo into a perfectly dimensioned A4 sheet with multiple copies and cutting guides — all in a few clicks and without uploading a single file to a server.
A4 Print Size in mm, cm & Inches
The international standard defines the A4 print size as 210 x 297 millimeters. In everyday measurements, that is 21.0 x 29.7 cm, and in inches the A4 print size is 8.27 x 11.69 inches. If you are working in landscape, simply swap the two sides — the short edge (8.27 in) becomes the width, and the long edge (11.69 in) becomes the height.
Every A-series paper size is built on the same 1 : root-2 aspect ratio. Fold an A4 sheet in half and you get exactly A5; double it and you get A3. This geometric consistency is why the A4 print size works perfectly across printers, photo labs, and binder systems.
Why Exact A4 Print Size Matters
Printers treat a document as a fixed physical canvas. If your design assumes a slightly different A4 size, the printer driver either scales the whole sheet (softening your images) or clips the edges (cutting off borders and crop marks). Professional photo printing demands that your file's canvas matches the true A4 print size — 210 x 297 mm — with the correct resolution of 300 DPI, so that every pixel maps to a precise fraction of a millimeter on paper.
The same logic applies to the content placed on the sheet. A 4x6 inch photo, a 35 x 45 mm passport photo, or a 2x2 inch US visa photo each has an exact physical size. Knowing the A4 print size in cm and inches lets you calculate how many copies fit, how much spacing you need between them, and how wide the margins should be for a clean guillotine cut.
How the A4 Print Size Tool Works
The free A4 Print Size tool removes all the math and trial-and-error. You upload any photo, tell the tool the exact print size you need, and it builds a ready-to-print A4 sheet for you. The workflow is simple:
- 1Upload your photo — drag and drop, click to browse, or press Ctrl+V to paste from your clipboard.
- 2Choose your print size — type exact dimensions or pick from common presets for passport and visa photos.
- 3Crop, zoom, and rotate — position the photo precisely inside its target frame with live preview.
- 4Lay out your A4 sheet — set paper size, copies, spacing, and margins with automatic packing.
- 5Export at 300 DPI — download a print-ready PDF or high-resolution PNG, or print the sheet directly.
Which Photos Fit on an A4 Sheet?
Because the A4 print size in inches is 8.27 × 11.69, a single A4 photo sheet can comfortably host many standard photo sizes. With default 4mm spacing and 8mm margins, common combinations include up to 28 passport photos of 35 × 45 mm, up to 15 copies of a 2×2 inch (51 mm) US visa photo, or 2 copies of a 4×6 inch photo. The tool's automatic layout engine calculates the optimal grid for any combination, so you always get the maximum number of copies on one sheet without overlapping.
Tips for a Print-Ready A4 Sheet
- Work at 300 DPI — the industry standard for sharp, grain-free photo prints.
- Enable corner crop marks for precise scissor or guillotine cutting.
- Add a thin border around white-background passport photos so edges stay crisp.
- Print at 100% scale — select "Actual Size" or "100%" in your printer dialog, not "Fit to Page".
Private, Free, and Client-Side
Everything happens in your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to a server, so sensitive documents like passport and visa pictures stay completely private. Whether you need the exact A4 print size in mm for a design file, the A4 size in cm for a photo-lab order, or the A4 size in inches for a US printer, the A4 Print Size tool gives you the answer instantly and exports a true 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop.
Everything You Need to Know About Photo Sizing & A4 Printing
🔒 Are my uploaded photos safe and private?+
Yes, 100% private. All photo cropping, tiling, DPI calculations, and PDF generation happen entirely inside your web browser using HTML5 Canvas and client-side JavaScript. Your images are never sent over the internet or saved to any external server.
🔒 Where do my photos go when I use the tool?+
Nowhere. Your images are read directly from your device into your browser's memory using JavaScript and the HTML5 Canvas API. They are never uploaded, never stored on any server, and are automatically cleared when you close or refresh the page.
🔒 Can anyone else see or access my personal documents?+
No. Because all processing happens in your browser, uploaded photos are processed locally and are not sent to our servers. There is no account, no upload endpoint, and no database involved.
🔒 Is my personal information stored or tracked?+
No account is required and no personal information is intentionally collected or stored. Your photos are processed entirely in your browser and are never uploaded. The only data stored is your theme and language preference, kept locally in your own browser via localStorage.
What is A4 print size?+
The A4 print size is the international ISO 216 standard paper dimension of 210 × 297 mm. In everyday units that is 21 × 29.7 cm or 8.27 × 11.69 inches. It is the primary paper standard in most countries outside North America.
What print size is A4?+
A4 is the ISO 216 "A" series size that sits between A5 and A3. Its exact print dimensions are 210 × 297 mm (8.27 × 11.69 in). For photo printing, an A4 print needs roughly 2480 × 3508 pixels at 300 DPI for full-quality output.
How do I print A4 on letter size paper?+
US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) is slightly wider but shorter than A4 (8.27 × 11.69 in), so A4 will not fit on Letter paper without scaling. To print an A4 file on Letter paper:
- In the printer dialog, set the paper size to Letter (8.5 × 11 in).
- Choose "Fit to Printable Area" or "Shrink to Fit" so the A4 page scales down to roughly 94%.
- If the document must stay at exact physical scale, print on true A4 paper instead.
What size is an A4 print?+
An A4 print measures exactly 210 × 297 millimeters — that is 21 × 29.7 cm or 8.27 × 11.69 inches. For a sharp 300 DPI print your image should be about 2480 × 3508 pixels.
What size frame do I need for an A4 print?+
An A4 print (210 × 297 mm / 8.27 × 11.69 in) fits a standard A4 frame. Look for frames labeled "A4" — their opening or mount is slightly larger than the paper (about 225 × 322 mm outer) to allow a mat border, and A4 prints drop in without trimming.
What is the difference between A4 and Letter paper?+
A4 (210 × 297 mm) is the ISO standard used around the world, while US Letter (8.5 × 11 in = 216 × 279 mm) is used mainly in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Letter is 6 mm wider and 18 mm shorter than A4, so the two are not interchangeable without scaling.
What DPI do I need for a sharp A4 print?+
For a crisp A4 print use 300 DPI, which means an image of roughly 2480 × 3508 pixels. 150 DPI works for larger prints viewed from a distance, but 300 DPI is the safe standard for home and lab photo printing.
How do I print a true-to-size A4 sheet at home?+
In your printer dialog choose "Actual Size" or "100%", set the paper size to A4 (210 × 297 mm), and switch off "Fit to Page" and "Scale to Fit". This tool exports a physical-scale 300 DPI PDF with cutting crop marks, so the print comes out at exact dimensions.
How many passport photos fit on one single A4 sheet?+
On a standard A4 sheet (210 × 297 mm), you can fit approximately 28 copies of 35 × 45 mm passport photos (such as Indian, UK, or Schengen standard) depending on your spacing and margin settings. For 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) US passport photos, you can fit approximately 15 copies on a single A4 sheet. Our tool automatically calculates the optimal layout based on your chosen settings.
How do I print the PDF at 100% exact physical size without distortion?+
When opening the PDF in Adobe Acrobat, Chrome, or your printer dialog, ensure the following settings are chosen:
- Select Scale: "100%" or "Actual Size" (Do NOT choose "Fit to Printable Area" or "Shrink to Fit").
- Set Page Setup paper size to A4 (210 × 297 mm) or your chosen format.
- Select "Photo Quality" or "High Glossy Paper" in printer properties for deep color vibrancy.
What type of paper should I use for printing photos at home?+
For passport and official documents, use Matte or Semi-Gloss 180 to 240 GSM inkjet photo paper. For portraits, family albums, and framed photos, High-Gloss 200–260 GSM photo paper delivers vibrant contrast and crisp detail. Standard 75–80 GSM photocopy paper is not recommended for photo prints.
What is the difference between 4R, 5R, and 8R photo sizes?+
The "R" sizing convention is the international photographic standard:
• 3R: 3.5 × 5 inches (89 × 127 mm)
• 4R: 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm) — the world's most popular album print size.
• 5R: 5 × 7 inches (127 × 178 mm) — standard tabletop picture frame.
• 8R: 8 × 10 inches (203 × 254 mm) — classic wall and studio portrait.
How do cutting crop marks work on the printed sheet?+
Corner crop marks are thin crosshair guide lines rendered around each photo. When you align a metal ruler or guillotine paper cutter with these marks, you can make perfectly straight, precise cuts without cutting into the photo content.
What is the best DPI for printing photos?+
300 DPI is the gold standard for photo printing. At 300 DPI, the human eye cannot distinguish individual ink dots at normal viewing distance. For larger prints viewed from a distance (posters, wall art), 150 DPI is acceptable. Below 150 DPI, prints will appear pixelated and blurry.
Can I print A4 photos on US Letter paper?+
Yes, but with scaling. A4 (210 × 297 mm) is slightly narrower but taller than Letter (216 × 279 mm). In your printer dialog, select Letter as the paper size and choose "Fit to Printable Area" — the A4 document will scale down to about 94%. For exact physical dimensions, print on true A4 paper.
What type of paper should I use for passport photos?+
Use matte or semi-gloss photo paper, 180–240 GSM. Avoid glossy paper for passport photos as it can cause glare in the photo. Standard 80 GSM printer paper is not suitable for official documents. Print at 100% scale (not "Fit to Page") for exact dimensions.
How do I resize a photo for printing?+
Use our free tool above. Upload any photo, select your target size in inches, cm, or mm, and the tool will automatically resize and arrange copies on an A4 sheet. You can also select from common presets for passport photos, visa photos, and standard print sizes like 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10 inches.
What is A4 Print Size?
The A4 print size is the international standard paper dimension used in most countries around the world. Defined by the ISO 216 standard, A4 measures exactly 210 × 297 millimeters, which equals 21 × 29.7 centimeters or 8.27 × 11.69 inches. Whether you need to print documents, photos, or passport pictures, understanding the exact A4 print size in pixels, inches, and millimeters is essential for achieving professional-quality results.
A4 Print Size in Pixels at 300 DPI
When it comes to digital printing, resolution matters. The A4 print size in pixels depends on the DPI (dots per inch) you choose. At the industry-standard 300 DPI, which delivers lab-quality prints with no visible pixelation, A4 equals 2480 × 3508 pixels. This is the recommended resolution for professional photo printing, passport photos, and official documents. At 150 DPI, suitable for larger prints viewed from a distance, A4 equals 1240 × 1754 pixels. For web-only display at 72 DPI, A4 equals 595 × 842 pixels, but this resolution is not suitable for printing.
A4 Print Size in Inches, mm and cm
The A4 paper size is consistent across all measurement systems. In millimeters, A4 measures 210 × 297 mm. In centimeters, it is 21 × 29.7 cm. In inches, the A4 print size is 8.27 × 11.69 inches. These dimensions remain constant regardless of where you are in the world, making A4 the most universally recognized paper format for both personal and commercial printing.
How Many Photos Fit on an A4 Sheet?
One of the most common questions about A4 print size is how many photos fit on a single sheet. The answer depends on the photo dimensions and the spacing you choose. For passport photos (35 × 45 mm), you can fit approximately 28 copies on one A4 sheet (with standard 4 mm spacing). For US visa photos (2 × 2 inches / 51 × 51 mm), you can fit approximately 15 copies. Standard photo prints like 4 × 6 inch (4R) fit 2 copies per A4 sheet, while 5 × 7 inch (5R) fits 2 copies. Our tool automatically calculates the optimal layout and arranges multiple copies on an A4 sheet with cutting marks for easy trimming.
A4 vs Other Paper Sizes
A4 sits between A5 (148 × 210 mm) and A3 (297 × 420 mm) in the ISO A-series. Compared to US Letter size (8.5 × 11 inches / 216 × 279 mm), A4 is slightly narrower but taller. A4 is 6mm narrower than Letter but 18mm taller. This means you cannot print A4 documents on Letter paper without scaling, and vice versa. For international travelers and businesses, understanding these differences is crucial when printing documents across different paper standards.
Print Ready A4 Photos at Home
Our free A4 print size tool makes it easy to create print-ready photos at home. Simply upload any photo, select your desired dimensions in mm, cm, or inches, and our tool will automatically generate a print-ready A4 sheet with multiple copies, cutting crop marks, and exact physical scaling. The tool includes passport and visa photo presets for countries including India, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, China, Japan, and Schengen nations. You can export your print sheet as a high-resolution 300 DPI PDF or PNG file, ready for printing at any photo lab or on your home printer.
Why Use Our A4 Print Size Tool?
Unlike other photo printing tools, our A4 print size calculator runs entirely in your browser. Uploaded photos are processed locally and are not sent to our servers. The tool provides exact physical scaling at 300 DPI, automatic multi-copy layout optimization, cutting crop marks for precise trimming, and support for A4, Letter, Legal, A3, and photo paper sizes. Whether you need passport photos, visa photos, or standard print sizes, our tool delivers professional results instantly. The tool is currently free with no watermarks, no registration required, and no limitations on usage.
The ISO A4 paper size is used in over 150 countries worldwide, making it the most common paper format for everyday printing needs. From office documents to school projects, from photo prints to official government forms, A4 is the universal standard. Understanding the exact A4 print size in pixels, inches, and millimeters ensures your prints come out perfectly every time. Use our free tool above to create print-ready A4 sheets with exact dimensions and professional quality.