5x5 cm Photo Maker: Free Online Tool
A 5 x 5 cm photo (50 x 50 mm) is square. Israel's travel document service lists two identical colour passport photos of 5 by 5 centimetres on a white background. That page covers travel documents; we have not verified that the same size applies to every Israeli passport application, so check with the Population and Immigration Authority before you print.
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)
It is slightly smaller than the US 2 x 2 inch square (51 x 51 mm), so the two are not interchangeable where an exact size is checked. At 300 DPI, 5 x 5 cm is 591 x 591 pixels.
5x5 cm Photo Maker requirements
| Print size | 5 x 5 cm |
|---|---|
| In mm and inches | 50 x 50 mm = 1.97 x 1.97 inch |
| Pixels (this tool) | 591 x 591 |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
How to make your 5x5 cm Photo Maker in 4 steps
- Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a plain background.
- Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
- The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
- Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.
Documents that use a 5 x 5 cm photo
Common mistakes
- Using a 2 x 2 inch print where exactly 5 x 5 cm is asked for, or the reverse.
- A background that is not white.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 x 5 cm the same as 2 x 2 inches?
Close but not the same: 5 x 5 cm is 50 mm, 2 x 2 inches is 50.8 mm.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
What is the 5x5 cm Photo Maker size in pixels?
591 x 591 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the 5x5 cm Photo Maker.
What is the 5x5 cm Photo Maker size in cm, mm or inches?
5 x 5 cm.
How do I resize a photo for the 5x5 cm Photo Maker online?
Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.