Where a photo is expected on a CV, 35 x 45 mm is the usual size, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI. Upload your photo below, crop to head and shoulders, and download a clean professional headshot.
| Common size | 35 x 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 413 x 531 |
| Framing | Head and shoulders |
| Background | Plain, uncluttered |
| Attire | Business or business casual |
| Include a photo? | Expected in much of Europe and Asia, discouraged in the UK and US |
Requirements last verified August 2026. Rules change, so always confirm against the current official notification before you submit.
Whether to include a photo at all depends on the country. It is standard in much of continental Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and generally discouraged in the UK, US, Canada and Australia where it raises discrimination concerns. When you do include one, keep it to head and shoulders on a plain background.
35 x 45 mm is the common standard, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI.
It depends on the country. It is normal across much of Europe and Asia, but usually avoided in the UK, US, Canada and Australia.
A head and shoulders crop, plain background, business attire, even lighting and a natural expression.