France Passport / ID card photo maker
France requires a 35x45mm photo with the head (chin to crown) at 32-36mm, filling 70-80% of the frame. The background must be plain light grey or blue-grey — pure white is not accepted. Neutral expression with mouth closed, taken within the last 6 months. The same standard applies to the French passport and carte nationale d'identite.
France requires a 35x45mm photo with the head (chin to crown) at 32-36mm, filling 70-80% of the frame. The background must be plain light grey or blue-grey — pure white is not accepted. Neutral expression with mouth closed, taken within the last 6 months. The same standard applies to the French passport and carte nationale d'identite.
Source: service-public.fr（Photo d'identite） — service-public.fr
France Passport / ID card photo specification
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 413 × 531 px
- Background
- Light grey / blue-grey
- Head height
- 32–36 mm
Key requirements
- 35×45mm, output 413×531px at 300dpi
- Light grey / blue-grey background, clean and shadow-free
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
- Make sure the face is sharp and in focus
Official source: service-public.fr（Photo d'identite） — service-public.fr
FAQ
What size is a France Passport / ID card photo?
35×45mm, about 413×531px at 300dpi, on a light grey / blue-grey background. France requires a 35x45mm photo with the head (chin to crown) at 32-36mm, filling 70-80% of the frame. The background must be plain light grey or blue-grey — pure white is not accepted. Neutral expression with mouth closed, taken within the last 6 months. The same standard applies to the French passport and carte nationale d'identite.
Can I make it at home?
Yes. Upload a front-facing photo above and the tool removes the background, aligns your face, renders the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with no upload.
Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
We build to the published official specs and give you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — it's not a guarantee. Cross-check against the official source before you submit.