Photo Requirements

• Size: 35×45mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
• Resolution: 300 DPI
• Background: plain white, uniform
• Face must occupy 70–80% of the frame
• Format: JPEG, recent photo

How to Use This Tool

1. Upload a front-facing photo with a plain background.
2. Zoom and move in until the face oval guide aligns with your face.
3. Click Center Face to auto-center the crop, then Straighten to level your eyes.
4. Make final adjustments — drag the image and fine-tune the tilt if needed.
5. Click Apply, then optionally Remove Background for a perfect white backdrop.
6. Check the Photo Analysis panel — it analyses eye openness, head tilt, and expression neutrality with correction hints so your photo is ready to submit.
7. Download your French passport-ready photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a French passport photo?

35mm wide by 45mm tall, plain white background, with the face taking up 70–80% of the frame.

Can I take my own photo for a French passport?

Yes. The photo must be recent, in colour, and meet the ANTS biometric requirements.

Is this the same size as a Schengen visa photo?

Yes. The 35×45mm format is the standard ICAO size used across most European passports and Schengen visas.

What percentage of the frame should the face occupy in a French passport photo?

French ANTS guidelines require the face to occupy between 70% and 80% of the photo height (chin to top of head). This is the same as the general ICAO guideline — use the face oval guide to align correctly.

Can I submit a digital photo for a French carte d'identité application?

Yes. The France Connect / ANTS online renewal system accepts digital ID photos. The specifications are the same as the passport: 35×45mm, plain white background, face 70–80% of frame.

What is the pixel size of a French passport photo?

A French passport photo at 300 DPI is 413×531 pixels (35×45mm). The face must occupy 70–80% of the frame height per ANTS biometric guidelines.