Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — France passport
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How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 71–80%
- Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 71–80% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | Фон должен быть однотонным светлым: светло-серый или светло-голубой; белый фон запрещён. #E5E5E5 |
| Glasses | Clear lenses without reflections; eyes must be fully visible. |
| Head covering | Голова должна быть непокрытой: шапка, платок и ободок запрещены (La tête doit être nue); исключений нет. |
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: фон должен быть однотонным светлым: светло-серый или светло-голубой; белый фон запрещён
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Background is white — France forbids a white background («Le fond blanc est interdit») | Use a plain light grey or light blue background — both are accepted |
| Head outside 32-36mm chin-to-crown | Standard ICAO crop |
| Glasses with thick frames, tinted lenses or glare | Glasses are optional and allowed: thin frames, eyes fully visible, no tint, no glare |
| Photo not from certified French photographer (no ANTS code) | Photo must be taken by an accredited professional or an approved booth (professionnel habilité / cabine agréée) |
| Carte Nationale d'Identité photo used (same format but separate submission) | Use same photo session but submit separately for each document |
France-specific things to know
- France FORBIDS a white background — light grey OR light blue accepted («bleu clair ou gris clair»)
- ANTS photo code from certified French studio is the most common submission route
- Glasses are allowed: thin frames, no tint, no glare, eyes fully visible (no ban exists)
- Same photo spec covers passport AND Carte Nationale d'Identité — one session, two documents
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Where these numbers come from
Source: Service-Public.fr / Ministère de l’Intérieur. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-21.
- Service-Public says a passport or national-ID photo must be less than 6 months old and similar to the current face.
- The official format is 35 × 45 mm, with the face measuring 32-36 mm from chin to crown, excluding hair.
- The background must be plain and light-coloured; Service-Public explicitly states that a white background is prohibited.
- The head must be straight and the face directed at the camera, with a neutral expression and closed mouth.
- Eyes must be open and fully visible; glasses are optional, but if worn the frames must not hide the eyes and lenses must not be tinted or reflective.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 71–80% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
71–80% of photo height. 32–36 mm chin to crown.
Фон должен быть однотонным светлым: светло-серый или светло-голубой; белый фон запрещён.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: фон должен быть однотонным светлым: светло-серый или светло-голубой; белый фон запрещён A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.