Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Switzerland driver's license
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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 | 64–76% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 29–34 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects. #E5E7EB |
| Glasses | Glasses permitted only if eyes are fully visible and there are no reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
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 64–76%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects.
- 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.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Switzerland-specific things to know
- Switzerland has no federal page for the licence photo — each canton publishes its own list — and the one that gives the size and the rules is Vaud: 35 × 45 mm, colour, not scanned and not printed, the name on the back.
- You hand in a colour photo, but it appears in black and white on the licence, which has been laser-engraved since 15 April 2023.
- A photo stored in the cantonal system for more than 10 years should be replaced, and the photo must not be scanned or printed at home — the passport rules of fedpol are not stated for the licence.
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)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Cantonal road traffic authorities of Switzerland (Vaud SAN, Geneva, Bern SVSA). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Canton of Vaud (SAN), documents to supply for all categories (form 220 W, translated from the French): a colour photograph with the name and first name on the back — a recent photograph, 35 × 45 mm, not scanned, not printed, without headwear or uniform; the background must be uniform and neutral; if the photograph stored in the system is more than 10 years old, a new one is recommended; a legible copy of a valid and signed identity document (a passport or identity card for Swiss nationals, a residence permit, passport or identity card for foreigners); for people over 75 a full medical report.
- Canton of Vaud, the Swiss licence on the basis of a foreign one and the exchange of the blue paper licence: the same colour photograph (35 × 45 mm, not scanned or printed, no headwear or uniform, uniform neutral background) — «the photo will appear in black and white on the driving licence»; for the exchange of the blue paper licence for the credit-card format the form 221 is filled in with the blue licence (a copy of an identity document if it is lost) and the photograph, the fee is fr. 45.- payable on invoice, and the old paper licence is returned separately.
- Canton of Geneva and Canton of Bern (translated from the French): Geneva asks for 1 colour passport-format photo, from the front, bareheaded, with the identity document (the identity card or passport for Swiss nationals, the foreigner's booklet for foreigners) for a learner driver permit and the camion or coach categories; Bern states that since 15 April 2023 the licence is produced with laser engraving and that for the exchange of the licence it needs a recent colour passport photo and the application form; the previous credit-card licence remains valid without restriction.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a driver's license photo be in Switzerland?
35 × 45 mm. 64–76% 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?
64–76% of photo height. 29–34 mm chin to crown.
What background does this document need?
Uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects.
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.