Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — France residence permit
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01Requirements
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 | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be visible without reflections or tinting. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
Format35 × 45 mm
Head70–80 %
02Three steps
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
03What we fix
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- 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.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
04Rejections
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
ReasonFix
A photo that does not meet the characteristics — «it will be rejected»→Have the photo taken by an approved photographer or in an approved booth to the French norms.
A white background→Use a plain light-coloured background such as light blue or light grey.
A photo older than 6 months, or a copy instead of an original print→Take a new photo within six months and supply original prints, not copies.
A face outside 3.2–3.6 cm (70–80 %), shadows, or a tilted head→Keep the head straight to the lens with the face at 3.2–3.6 cm and even light.
Tinted or coloured lenses, reflections, thick frames over the eyes, a head covering, hair over the face→Clear lenses without reflection, a bare head and hair off the face.
05Good to know
France-specific things to know
- Online, you do not upload a photo: you enter the e-photo code of a digital photo and signature taken by an approved photographer or booth; the paper route asks for 3 prints (the ICT trainee page and the Paris list say 3).
- The French rule forbids a white background — a light blue or light grey one is the example — unlike most countries; the detailed norms are on the page for passports and identity cards.
- The photo must be less than 6 months old and a good likeness, and it is taken by an approved professional or in an approved booth — the e-photo code comes from that photographer or booth.
06Printing
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
07Source
Where these numbers come from
Source: Service-Public.fr and the French Ministry of the Interior (prefectures). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Service-Public.fr, residence card «private and family life» (first application): «Photos d'identité — e-photo»: enter the e-photo code (provided by the photographer or the approved booth on the photo sheet); if you do not yet have an e-photo, you can locate a digital photo and signature service. The Ministry of the Interior list for the residence permit of a family member of an EU/EEE/Swiss citizen asks for a recent identity photograph and the EPhoto number printed on the photo sheet, with the same link to the places that make the digital photo and signature.
- Service-Public.fr, ICT trainee residence card (F35178): «3 photos»; if the application is made on the internet, give the e-photo code (provided by the approved photographer or booth on the photo sheet); if you do not have an e-photo yet, locate a digital photo and signature service. Paris Police Prefecture, list of supporting documents for a residence permit: 3 recent identity photographs (format 35 mm × 45 mm, ISO/IEC 19794-5: 2005), not copies.
- Service-Public.fr, «Which photo to provide for an identity document (passport, identity card…)» (verified 11 March 2026; a page about passports and identity cards): the photo must have been taken less than 6 months ago and be a good likeness; for an identity card or passport only one photo; taken by an approved professional or in a booth using a system approved by the Ministry of the Interior (ANTS provides a search tool for the nearest places); the photo must be sharp, without creases or marks.
- Same page, norms table: width 3.5 cm, height 4.5 cm, face size between 3.2 and 3.6 cm (70–80 % of the photo) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull (hair excluded); no over- or under-exposure, correct contrast, no shadow on the face or the background, colour strongly recommended; the background plain and light-coloured (light blue or light grey, for example) — a white background is forbidden; a bare head (no hat, scarf or headband), straight, the face towards the lens; gaze at the lens, neutral expression, mouth closed; face uncovered, earrings and piercings allowed if the features stay clearly visible, eyes perfectly visible and open; hair not over the face (a fringe is accepted if it does not cover the eyes), ears uncovered; glasses are not compulsory, but if worn the frame must not be thick or hide the eyes and the lenses must be neither tinted nor coloured and without reflection. If the photo does not respect the characteristics it will be rejected.
Service-Public — residence permit application, with the linked identity-photo standard ↗
08Questions
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a residence permit photo be in France?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.