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ID and document photo sizes

Driving licences and police certificates set their own size, background and file limits. The tool is preset for the document you choose.

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    Sizes at a glance

    From each country's official source. Open a country for every rule and the photo maker.

    ID and document photo sizes
    DocumentPhoto sizeHead heightBackgroundDigital file
    Indonesia SIM photoDigital, 480 × 640 px18–24 mmBlue, the real background, not editedJPEG, JPG, PNG, up to 100 KB
    Indonesia SKCK photo4 × 6 cm27–36 mmRed for Indonesians, yellow for foreignersNot specified

    Questions people ask

    What size are id photos?

    Indonesia SIM photo: Digital, 480 × 640 px. Indonesia SKCK photo: 4 × 6 cm.

    How big should the head be in id photos?

    Indonesia SIM photo: 18–24 mm. Indonesia SKCK photo: 27–36 mm. Measured from chin to the top of the head. The maker for each country sizes it for you.

    What background do id photos need?

    Indonesia SIM photo: blue. Indonesia SKCK photo: red for indonesians.

    Can I edit the background of id photos?

    The Indonesia SIM photo reject edited photos, so retake against a plain wall instead of changing the background. The rules for the Indonesia SKCK photo ask for unedited photos too; the tool only paints the background if you choose to.

    What file size do id photos need?

    Indonesia SIM photo: JPEG, JPG, PNG, up to 100 KB. The official sources for the Indonesia SKCK photo give no file size.

    Do I need a photo for a new Indonesian passport or e-KTP?

    No. Imigrasi takes the passport photo at the Kantor Imigrasi, and Dukcapil takes the e-KTP photo on site. You bring documents, not a photo.

    Is this an official government site?

    No. Free Photo Desk only makes and checks the photo, for free. Each country page links the official rules it follows and the date we checked them; apply through the official site.

    Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

    No. The photo is cropped, sized and checked in your browser on your own device. It's free and unlimited, with no login or sign-up.