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🇫🇷France Driver's License Photo for $1

Get a compliant 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.

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Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB

We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements

Requirements:
35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8")
Light blue or light grey background required. White backgrounds are prohibited. background
Glasses allowed
Neutral expression
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What You Get

Digital passport photo

Digital Photo

413×531px JPG

4x6 print sheet with multiple photos

4×6 Print Sheet

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France Driver's License Photo Specifications

Official requirements

35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8")
Photo size: 35mm × 45mm
Head height: Face must measure 32-36mm from chin to top of skull (70-80% of photo height)
Eye line position
Photo size 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8")
Digital size 413 × 531 px
Background Light blue or light grey background required. White backgrounds are prohibited.
Head size Face must measure 32-36mm from chin to top of skull (70-80% of photo height)
Glasses Allowed
Recency Within 6 months
Paper type Glossy or Matte
Printable Yes
Digital submission Yes

How It Works

Get your perfect driver's license 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.

3. Download & Print

Get your photo instantly. Print at a printing location near you for ~$0.35.

Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected

Photo rejected for wearing glasses

Glasses

Photo rejected for wrong head size

Wrong head size

Photo rejected for non-white background

Wrong background

Photo rejected for shadows on face

Shadow on face

Photo rejected for shadow on background

Shadow on background

White background — White backgrounds are prohibited in France; must use light blue or light grey

Wrong face size — Face must measure 32-36mm from chin to top of skull (70-80% of photo)

Thick glasses frames — Frames must not be thick or obstruct eyes in any way

Tinted or reflective lenses — Glasses with tinted, colored, or reflective lenses are not allowed

Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months and resemble your current appearance

Hair covering face — Hair cannot cover the face; bangs acceptable only if eyes remain visible

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 413×531px
Aspect ratio Portrait (7:9)

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a French driving licence photo?

35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm). This is the standard European biometric format used for all French identity documents including passports and ID cards.

Can I use a white background for my French driving licence photo?

No. White backgrounds are prohibited in France. You must use a light blue or light grey background.

Can I wear glasses in my French driving licence photo?

Yes, but with restrictions. Frames must not be thick or obstruct your eyes. Tinted, colored, or reflective lenses are not allowed.

What is an e-photo code for the French driving licence?

An e-photo is a digital photo-signature with a 22-character code (starting with '9PMT' from Photomaton booths). You get it from an ANTS-approved photographer or photo booth and enter the code on the ANTS website during your application.

Is the French driving licence photo the same as French passport photo?

Yes, France uses the same 35x45mm biometric format with light grey or light blue background for all official documents including driving licences, passports, and ID cards.

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Related Documents

Official source: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F10619