FreeImageToolkit35×45 mm Photo Maker (Schengen & EU)
35 × 45 mm is the standard photo size for Schengen visas and many European passports and ID cards. Crop your photo with face-height guides, then download a digital file or a print sheet with eight copies.
How to Make a 35x45 Photo
- Take a photo facing the camera in even light, in front of a plain white or light wall. Ask someone else to take it from about 1–1.5 m away.
- Upload the photo above. The crop frame already has the correct proportions.
- Drag and zoom the photo until the top of the head touches the yellow line and the chin falls inside the green band, centred on the vertical line.
- Click Download photo for the digital file, or Print sheet 6×4 to get several copies on one standard photo print.
Schengen Visa Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Size | 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) |
| Face height | 32–36 mm chin to crown, about 70–80% of the photo |
| Background | Plain and light, no shadows or patterns |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, facing the camera |
| Age of photo | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Digital file (this tool) | 413 × 531 px = 35 × 45 mm at 300 dpi |
Before You Print
Visa centres and consulates usually ask for two identical printed photos, and some also accept or require a digital file. Requirements can differ slightly between countries and visa centres, so check the checklist for your appointment.
Applying for a UK passport? The UK also uses 35 × 45 mm, but printed photos must be professionally printed, and online applications need an unaltered photo. See GOV.UK photo rules.
Printing at Home or at a Photo Lab
The print sheet is a 6×4 in (10×15 cm) image at 300 dpi, the standard size at pharmacies, photo kiosks and online print services. Order it as a normal photo print with no borders and no cropping ("actual size"), then cut along the thin grey lines. Before you submit, measure one photo with a ruler to confirm the size.
A 10×15 cm print is about 1.5% smaller than 6×4 in. That is within normal cutting tolerance, but if the measured photo is slightly off, print through a lab that offers exact 6×4 in.
What This Tool Does and Doesn't Do
It crops and sizes your photo precisely and shows guides for head position. It does not change the background, fix lighting or check biometric rules. Most authorities forbid digital alteration of the face or background, so start with a good photo against a plain wall.
Rules differ between documents and countries. Always check the official instructions for your application before you print or upload.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 35x45 mm in pixels?
413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 dpi. This tool exports 413 × 531 px, and the print sheet is also made at 300 dpi.
How big should the face be in a Schengen photo?
From chin to crown, 32–36 mm, which is about 70–80% of the photo height. Use the green band to position the chin.
How many photos fit on a 6×4 print?
Eight 35 × 45 mm photos fit on one 6×4 in (10×15 cm) print, in two rows of four.
Which countries use 35x45 mm photos?
All Schengen visa applications and the passports and ID cards of most EU countries, as well as many other countries. Always confirm with the official instructions for your document.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The photo is cropped and saved entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded, which matters for ID documents.