Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Switzerland passport
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The document is already selected — the frame is locked to 35 × 45 mm. Drag the photo inside the frame; the shape cannot be broken.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
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 64–76%
- 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 | 64–76% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 29–34 mm chin to crown |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | Uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects. |
| 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. |
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: neutral
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Head height outside 29-34mm (Swiss tighter spec) | Re-shoot — Swiss range narrower than EU norm |
| Top-of-head margin not 5mm | Re-crop to fedpol exact spec |
| White background (LIGHT GREY required) | Re-shoot against light grey backdrop |
| Black-and-white photo (color required) | Re-shoot in color |
| Only one photo (two required) | Print second identical copy |
Switzerland-specific things to know
- Head 29-34mm UNIQUE NARROWER range (most EU is 32-36mm)
- EXACT 5mm top-of-head margin
- LIGHT GREY background (not white)
- B&W explicitly excluded for passport (color only)
- TWO photos required
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: fedpol / Swiss Confederation. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- Swiss passport paper photos are 35 × 45 mm.
- The photo must not be older than 1 year.
- The face height must be 29-34 mm.
- The applicant should face the camera with straight shoulders against a plain background.
- Rounded corners, uniforms and head coverings are not accepted unless an exception applies.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 64–76% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
64–76% of photo height. 29–34 mm chin to crown.
Uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: neutral 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.