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France Passport / ID card photo maker

A France passport / id card photo is 35x45mm (about 413x531px at 300dpi) on a light grey / blue-grey background. Make the final photo and print sheet locally below.

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.

No upload413x531pxLight grey / blue-grey
Size illustration · not an application photo

A sizing reference. Review the official application instructions.

Requisitos de la foto

País y tipo de documento

France · Pasaporte35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px

Usa una foto frontal, con luz uniforme y fondo liso. Revisa la lista de comprobación antes de enviar la imagen.

Fuente: service-public.fr（Photo d'identite） — service-public.fr

Spec proof sheet

France Passport / ID card photo specification

Check 2026 rule changes
Size
35 x 45 mm
Pixels (300dpi)
413 x 531 px
Background
Light grey / blue-grey
Head height
32-36 mm

Key requirements

35x45mm, output 413x531px at 300dpi

Light grey / blue-grey background, even, clean and shadow-free

Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open

Check facial sharpness and crop margins before export

Print sheet

The tool creates both a single photo and a print sheet. When printing, disable scaling and use 100% actual size.

How the French passport photo process works

France requires a 35×45 mm photo with the head measuring 32–36 mm from chin to crown, filling 70–80% of the frame, taken within the last six months. The defining French rule is the background: it must be plain light grey or blue-grey — pure white is explicitly not accepted, which catches out applicants used to other countries. The same photo is used for the passport and the carte nationale d'identité. Many French photo booths (photomatons) and approved photographers print a sheet that already carries the compliance markings the préfecture looks for. Snapfora sizes to 35×45 mm, lets you set a light-grey background, and shows the 32–36 mm head band so your photo meets the French spec rather than a generic white-background one.

Printing a French passport photo

Approved photographers and photomaton booths (in stations, malls, and some mairies) issue prints already formatted to the préfecture's specification — often the simplest route since they guarantee the grey background and dimensions. To print your own, tile the 35×45 mm image onto a 10×15 cm sheet at a photo kiosk, keeping the light-grey background, then cut to size. For the online pre-application (ANTS) you can also supply a digital photo where the photo-signature numérique service is offered.

FAQ

What size is a France Passport / ID card photo?

35x45mm, about 413x531px 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 and the tool crops it, aligns your face, builds the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?

No. Snapfora builds to published specs and gives you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority. Cross-check the official source before submitting.