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2×2cm Photo: Size in Pixels, Uses & How to Make One

2×2cm photo (20×20mm): 236×236px at 300 DPI. A niche size — confirm the requirement with your issuer. Preview free — HD download $1, 300-DPI print sheet $2

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What Is a 2×2cm Photo?

A 2×2cm photo is a small square portrait measuring 20×20mm.

  • Physical size: 2×2cm (20×20mm, about 0.79×0.79 inches), square
  • Pixels at 300 DPI: 236×236px
  • Pixels at 350 DPI: 276×276px — match the resolution your issuer states
  • This is a niche size — no passport or visa in our verified 40+ country database uses it

Common Uses

2×2cm is uncommon. Verified context from our spec database:

  • No country passport or visa in our database (40+ countries, 58 international specs) requires exactly 2×2cm
  • Occasionally requested on older application forms, club badges, and internal ID systems
  • Frequently confused with the 2×2 INCH photo (51×51mm) used for US passports and visas — a much larger size
  • Always confirm the exact requirement with the issuing organization before ordering

How to Make One Online

1

Choose the spec

Open the /id-photo tool and enter a custom 2×2cm (236×236px) size — or pick the closest preset.

2

Upload a photo

Take a selfie against a plain wall or upload an existing shot. It is uploaded only when you choose AI processing; use the non-AI workflow for authorities that prohibit editing.

3

Preview free

AI centers the face, crops to the exact square ratio, and replaces the background. The preview costs nothing.

4

Download or print

Pay $1 for the exact-pixel HD file, or $2 for a 300-DPI print sheet with multiple copies on one page.

Background & Compliance Notes

  • Background: plain white or light-colored is the safe default — our AI replaces it automatically
  • The issuer's own rules always prevail over any general guide — especially for uncommon sizes
  • Ask the issuer whether digital editing or background replacement is permitted before submitting

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FAQ

What is a 2×2cm photo in pixels?
At 300 DPI, a 2×2cm photo is 236×236 pixels. At 350 DPI it's 276×276 pixels. Always match the resolution your issuer specifies.
Is 2×2cm the same as 2×2 inch?
No — a very common mix-up. 2×2 inches equals 5.08×5.08cm (51×51mm, 600×600px at 300 DPI), over six times the area. It's the US passport/visa size; 2×2cm is not interchangeable with it.
Can I print a 2×2cm photo at home?
Yes. Our $2 print sheet lays out multiple copies on one 300-DPI page — print on photo paper and cut along the guides.