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🇫🇷France Passport 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 grey or light blue background. White is NOT allowed. 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

6 photos included

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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.

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France Passport Photo Specifications

Official requirements

35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8")
Photo size: 35mm × 45mm
Head height: Face must be 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 grey or light blue background. White is NOT allowed.
Head size Face must be 32-36mm from chin to top of skull (70-80% of photo height)
Glasses Allowed
Recency Within 6 months
File format JPEG
Max file size 240 KB
Paper type Matte
Printable Yes
Digital submission Yes

How It Works

Get your perfect passport 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 — France requires light grey or light blue, NOT white backgrounds

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

Thick glasses frames — Only thin frames allowed; frames cannot hide the eyes

Tinted or reflective lenses — Glasses must have clear lenses with no reflections

Head covering — Head must be uncovered except for religious reasons

Photo too old — 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 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
Max file size 240 KB
Aspect ratio Portrait (7:9)

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a French passport photo?

35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm). This is the standard European biometric format, different from the US 2x2 inch size.

Can I use a white background for French passport photos?

No. Unlike most countries, France requires a light grey or light blue background. White backgrounds are explicitly not permitted.

Can I wear glasses in my French passport photo?

Yes, but only with thin frames and clear lenses. Thick frames, tinted lenses, and any reflections on the lenses are not allowed.

Is the French passport photo the same as Schengen visa photo?

They share the same 35x45mm size, but background color requirements may differ. French passports specifically require light grey or light blue, not white.

What digital format is required for online applications?

JPEG format, maximum 240KB file size, with 600 DPI resolution. The ePhoto system generates a unique code for uploading to the ANTS website.

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Related Documents

Official source: https://passeport.ants.gouv.fr/home/all-about-identity-documents/identity-photos