France Visa Photo Maker
Make a compliant France visa photo at 35×45mm with the correct background. Free, and fully in your browser.
Accepted for: France Schengen Visa, Long-stay (VLS-TS) Visa.
Drop a photo, or click to browse
A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — what gets France photos accepted
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the official colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glasses — remove them unless they're medically required
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
France visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #D3D3D3
- Digital size
- ~413×531px @300dpi
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- strongly discouraged
- Expression
- neutral only (biometric)
Good to know
ICAO biometric photo per France-Visas: 35x45mm (official width given as 35-40mm), face 32-36mm (70-80% of height), max 6 months old, plain light-coloured background. Light grey is the safe choice.
Official sourceVerification status: Confirmed against the official government source.
Meeting the France upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a France visa photo?
A France visa photo is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a France visa photo need?
Plain light-coloured background; light grey is strongly preferred (pure white is often rejected in practice). The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a France visa photo?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a France visa photo?
Glasses: strongly discouraged. Expression: neutral only (biometric).
What file size does the France online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the France visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.