Schengen Visa Photo Maker
Create a compliant photo for Schengen Visa Photo (35×45 mm) (413 × 531 px)
Drop your portrait photo here — Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP. Processed 100% locally in your browser.
413 × 531 px · max 2.0 MB · JPEG @ 300 DPI
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Official specification (Schengen Visa Photo)
Sourced from European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs (ICAO Doc 9303). Last verified against the official portal on 2025-01-18. Verified
| Requirement | Official specification | Handled by this tool |
|---|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 413 × 531 px | Locked automatically |
| Physical size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38″ × 1.77″) | Print sheet at 100% scale |
| Resolution | 300 DPI | Applied on export |
| File size | max 2.0 MB (JPEG) | JPEG quality auto-targeted |
| Background | Light grey or plain neutral light background. | Pre-filled behind the crop |
| Head height | 70% – 80% | On-canvas biometric guide |
| Eye level | 55% – 70% | On-canvas biometric guide |
35 mm x 45 mm format (413 x 531 px at 300 DPI). Face should occupy 70-80% of the photograph (32 mm to 36 mm).
Official rules
- ICAO 9303 biometric standard compliance
- Taken within last 6 months
- Light monochrome background without shadows
Why applications get rejected
- Face size under 32 mm or over 36 mm
- Strong flash reflection on forehead or cheeks
How to make your photo (Schengen Visa Photo)
1. Select your document requirement
Pick your visa or passport destination. Exact pixels, DPI, and max KB limits configure automatically.
2. Align with biometric guides
Upload a well-lit photo taken against a plain wall. Use the pan and zoom sliders to fit your head in the oval.
3. Download compliant photo
Export your digital file or print-ready 4x6" photo card with 100% government acceptance confidence. The export is compressed to max 2.0 MB at exactly 413 × 531 px, ready to upload to European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs (ICAO Doc 9303).
Schengen Visa Photo — Questions & Answers
A Schengen Visa Photo must be exactly 413 × 531 pixels (35 × 45 mm, or 1.38" × 1.77") at 300 DPI. The file must be JPEG and max 2.0 MB. The background must be light grey or plain neutral light background. Requirements verified against European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs (ICAO Doc 9303) on 2025-01-18.
The head must occupy 70% to 80% of the total photo height, and the eye line must sit between 55% and 70% up from the bottom edge. 35 mm x 45 mm format (413 x 531 px at 300 DPI). Face should occupy 70-80% of the photograph (32 mm to 36 mm).
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your photo never leaves your device.
Over 80% of rejections are due to incorrect head size proportions, background shadows, or exceeding rigid portal KB limits (like the DS-160 240 KB limit). Our built-in constraints eliminate all guesswork.
Yes! The exported JPEG file strictly adheres to the exact pixel width/height, aspect ratio, color profile, and maximum KB file ceilings demanded by official government portals.
Download the 4x6" printable template, save it to your phone or USB drive, and print it as a standard 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) borderless photo at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or any photo kiosk for pennies.
Where these requirements come from
Every number on this page is transcribed from official government portals rather than third-party summaries. Requirements change — check the source before you submit.
European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs (ICAO Doc 9303) — ec.europa.euAudited on 2025-01-18