Schengen Visa Photo Maker (35 × 45 mm)
Schengen visa photos follow the ICAO-based standard used across the EU: 35×45 mm (about 413×531 px at 300 DPI) with the head taking up 70–80% of the frame height — a noticeably tighter crop than a US passport photo. Most consulates and visa centres (VFS Global, TLScontact) ask for a plain light background; some specify light grey while others accept off-white, so you should confirm with the specific country's consulate. This tool crops to the 35×45 mm proportion with the correct head coverage on a light-grey background, all in your browser.
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Schengen visa photos follow the ICAO-based standard used across the EU: 35×45 mm (about 413×531 px at 300 DPI) with the head taking up 70–80% of the frame height — a noticeably tighter crop than a US passport photo. Most consulates and visa centres (VFS Global, TLScontact) ask for a plain light background; some specify light grey while others accept off-white, so you should confirm with the specific country's consulate. This tool crops to the 35×45 mm proportion with the correct head coverage on a light-grey background, all in your browser.
Photo requirements
| Print size | 1.38 × 1.77 in (35 × 45 mm) |
|---|---|
| Pixel size | 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI |
| Background | Plain light grey (verify vs off-white with your consulate) |
| File size | Compact JPEG (check your visa centre's upload limit) |
| Head position | Head 70–80% of frame height (≈32–36 mm chin-to-crown), centred, front-facing |
35×45 mm / 413×531 px, 70–80% head coverage; background (light grey vs off-white) and upload size vary by consulate — confirm with the specific country's mission or VFS/TLS centre. Official source ↗ · Checked 2026-07
Good to know
- Crops to 35×45 mm / 413×531 px — the standard Schengen visa dimension at 300 DPI.
- Frames the head at 70–80% of the image height, the tight Schengen/ICAO crop.
- Fills a plain light-grey (#f0f0f0) background — verify light grey vs off-white with your consulate.
- Suits VFS Global and TLScontact submissions for France, Germany, Italy, Spain and other Schengen states.
- Runs on-device: your visa photo is never uploaded and no account is required.
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How it works
Three steps. No sign-up, no upload, no wait.
Add your photo
Drop in a head-and-shoulders shot against a light wall — nothing is uploaded.
Auto-format
It's cropped to 413 × 531 px on a plain light grey (verify vs off-white with your consulate) background, under the size limit.
Download
Save the photo, ready to print or upload.
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