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Make France Passport Photo

Generate a compliant 35x45mm photo (photo d'identité) for a French passport or national ID (CNI) application, matching the Ministry of the Interior's rules.

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Precise Face Alignment

  • 1

    Fit your head inside the guide

    Chin to crown must measure 32-36mm.

  • 2

    Center your face on the vertical line

    Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed.

  • 3

    Use a plain, light background

    Light grey is the officially preferred tone; avoid white or patterned backdrops.

Technical Specifications

Our tool automatically handles the crop, resolution, and background for you.

Dimensions35 x 45mm
BackgroundPlain light grey
Photo AgeWithin 6 months

Compliance Checklist

  • Plain light-colored background

    Light grey is preferred; avoid busy or dark backdrops.

  • Neutral expression

    Mouth closed, eyes open, facing forward.

  • Two identical prints required

    Most French applications require two identical physical photos.

  • Professional or approved booth only

    Must be taken by a professional photographer or an approved photo booth system.

France Passport Photo Requirements, Explained

Follow the Ministère de l'Intérieur's photo d'identité rules to avoid delays with your passport or CNI application.

Quick Check: Do's & Don'ts

No White Background

A plain light-colored background is required — light grey or light blue-grey, not stark white.

No Smiling

Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed, facing the camera directly.

Use An Approved Photographer or Booth

French identity photos must come from a professional photographer or an approved automated booth.

Bring Two Identical Copies

Most applications require two identical prints.

Background Color

Light and plain — not white.

Official French guidance calls for a plain, light-colored background — light grey (gris clair) is the preferred and most commonly accepted tone. A stark white background is discouraged by many prefectures, even though it's common elsewhere in the world.

Where To Get Your Photo Taken

Professional photographer or approved booth only — no selfies.

Unlike some countries, France requires your identity photo to be produced by a professional photographer or an automated photo booth approved by the Ministry of the Interior. This tool helps you check and crop a photo to the right specification, but the source photo should still come from a qualified provider.

Facial Expression & Posing

Neutral expression, direct gaze, both eyes visible.

Face the camera directly with a neutral expression, mouth closed, and both eyes open and clearly visible. The photo must be in color and taken within the last 6 months.

France Passport Photo Maker (35 x 45mm)

Create a French passport or CNI photo (photo d'identité) that meets the exact size, background, and framing rules — free, instant, and 100% private.

Get Your Photo in 3 Steps

1. Upload Your Photo

Choose a clear, recent, front-facing photo.

Ideally from a professional photographer or approved booth.

2. Auto Alignment

We crop to 35x45mm and switch the background to plain light grey automatically.

Chin-to-crown height is checked against the 32-36mm rule.

3. Download & Print

Save a print-ready file for your préfecture or consulate application.

Two identical prints are typically required.

Why Use Our France Passport Photo Maker?

  • ✓ ICAO-Compliant Sizing

    Automatically crops to the exact 35x45mm dimensions.

  • ✓ 100% Private

    Your photo is processed locally in your browser and never uploaded anywhere.

  • ✓ No Editing, No Risk

    We only crop and resize — never smooth, retouch, or filter your photo.

France Passport Photo Specifications

Dimensions35 x 45mm
Head Height32 - 36mm (chin to crown)
BackgroundPlain light grey
Copies Needed2 identical prints (typical)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Can the background be white?▼
A plain light-colored background is required; light grey is the officially preferred tone, and many prefectures discourage stark white.
Q.Can I take the photo myself at home?▼
French rules require identity photos to come from a professional photographer or an approved automated photo booth, not a self-taken photo.
Q.How many photos do I need?▼
Most passport and CNI applications require two identical photos.
Q.How recent must the photo be?▼
Taken within the last 6 months.