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5x5 cm in Pixels

5x5 cm is equivalent to 189 x 189 px at 96 DPI or 591 x 591 px at 300 DPI. This square ratio is the gold standard for US passports, visa forms (DS-160), and OCI cards.

5x5 cm at 96 DPI

189 x 189 px

5x5 cm at 300 DPI

591 x 591 px

Best for

US Visa, OCI Card, US Passport

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Check the quick conversion table below to find the exact pixels you need based on the DPI required by your submission portal.

Quick conversion table (5x5 cm)

Common DPI values and their exact square pixel equivalents.

DPI Resolution	Single Side (5 cm)	Full Photo Size
96 DPI	189 px	189 x 189 px
150 DPI	295 px	295 x 295 px
200 DPI	394 px	394 x 394 px
300 DPI	591 px	591 x 591 px

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591 x 591 px preset

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Specific formatting guidelines for DS-160 online filings.

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Dimensions guide

At 96 DPI

189 x 189 pixels

At 300 DPI (Best)

591 x 591 pixels

Physical size

50 mm x 50 mm (2 x 2 inches)

Aspect ratio

1:1 (Square)

How to resize to 5x5 cm

Check your portal's DPI request

Most online portals (like US Visa/OCI) request 300 DPI, which means you need exactly 591 x 591 pixels.

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Use the pixel resizer tool. Your original image remains local and safe in your browser.

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Export the photo as a JPEG. Check that the final file is under the target size (typically 240KB).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the pixel size change with DPI?expand_more

DPI (Dots Per Inch) determines print resolution. At 300 DPI, more pixels are packed into each inch of physical space (2 inches * 300 = 600 px, slightly rounded to 591 px for metric conversion), yielding a sharper photo.

Is a 5x5 cm photo the same as a 2x2 inch photo?expand_more

Yes. 5x5 cm is the metric equivalent of a 2x2 inch square photograph. They are identical in shape and requirements.

Which size should I use for Indian OCI applications?expand_more

The Indian OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) portal requires a square photo of 51 x 51 mm or 5x5 cm, which translates to a minimum of 360 x 360 pixels and maximum of 900 x 900 pixels. 591 x 591 pixels fits this range perfectly.