🇧🇫Burkina Faso ID Card Photo for $1
Get a compliant 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
827×1063px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
Burkina Faso ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 827 × 1063 px (min) to 1654 × 2126 px (max) |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 31.5mm to 36mm from chin to crown, with at least 3mm clearance at top |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 500 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect id card photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong photo size — Photo must be exactly 35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm)
Incorrect background — Background must be plain white with no shadows or patterns
Head size incorrect — Head must measure 31.5mm to 36mm from chin to crown
Wearing glasses — Glasses are not permitted in ID card photos
Facial expression wrong — Must have neutral expression with both eyes open
Photo too old — Photo must be taken within the last 6 months
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 827×1063px to 1654×2126px |
| Max file size | 500 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (827:1063) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size photo do I need for a Burkina Faso ID card (CNIB)?
The required photo size is 35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm), which is the standard biometric photo size used across West Africa and follows ICAO standards.
How does the Burkina Faso ID photo compare to US passport photos?
The Burkina Faso CNIB photo is 35x45mm, while US passport photos are 51x51mm (2x2 inches). The Burkina Faso format is taller and narrower.
Can I wear glasses in my CNIB photo?
No. Glasses are not allowed in Burkina Faso ID card photos to ensure clear biometric facial recognition.
What background color is required?
A plain white background is required. The background must be free of shadows, patterns, or other objects.
What is the CNIB and CIB-AES?
The CNIB (Carte Nationale d'Identité Burkinabè) is the current national ID card. Starting in 2026, it is being replaced by the CIB-AES (Carte d'Identité Biométrique de l'Alliance des États du Sahel), a new biometric ID card shared with Niger and Mali. Existing CNIBs remain valid until 2031.
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Related Documents
Official source: https://oni.bf/nos-prestations/cnib/