🇫🇷France 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
413×531px 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
France ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Light grey or pale blue background. White is prohibited for French ID photos. |
| Head size | Face height 32-36mm (70-80% of photo height), from chin to crown excluding hair |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| Paper type | 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
White background — White is prohibited for French ID photos; use light grey or pale blue
Wrong face size — Face must measure 32-36mm (70-80% of photo) from chin to crown
Glasses with thick frames — Frames must not obscure the eyes or have tinted lenses
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months and resemble you on application date
Ears not visible — Hair or head coverings must not hide your ears
Head not bare — No hats, scarves, headbands, or non-religious head coverings allowed
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 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 | 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 ID card photo?
35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm). This is the standard European biometric format. Your face must measure 32-36mm from chin to top of head.
Can I use a white background for my French ID photo?
No. White backgrounds are prohibited for French identity documents. Use a light grey or pale blue background instead.
Can I wear glasses in my French ID card photo?
Yes, but with restrictions. Frames cannot be thick or obscure your eyes. Lenses must be clear (not tinted) and free from glare or reflections.
Is French ID card photo the same as French passport photo?
Yes, both use the same 35x45mm biometric format with the same requirements: light grey/blue background (no white), face 70-80% of photo height.
Do my ears need to be visible in my French ID photo?
Yes. Your ears must be visible and not covered by hair or accessories. This is a specific requirement for French identity documents.
Ready to create your id card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
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Related Documents
Official source: https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F10619