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The Perfect Resume Photo: How to Crop and Resize Headshots

First impressions count. Learn how to crop your headshot for a professional CV, standard passport sizes, and digital resumes.

Dress Code for Your Digital Persona

A blurry or badly cropped photo can make a great resume look sloppy. Most modern CVs use a 3.5cm x 4.5cm or a 1:1 square ratio. Our tool lets you center your face perfectly, crop out distractions, and export at the exact resolution recruiters expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard CV photo size?

In Europe and Asia, 3.5x4.5cm is standard. In the US, resumes rarely use photos, but LinkedIn thrives on a 400x400 pixel square.

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