Schengen visa photo (35×45 mm)
Upload a photo, line up the head with the guides from the official requirements, download a 413×531 px JPG and print several on one 4×6 inch sheet.
Private by design: your photo is processed only in your browser with the Canvas API. It is never uploaded to any server.
Official requirements: Schengen Visa Photo (35×45 mm, German missions)
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head size | Face 70–80% of the photo, i.e. 32–36 mm (German missions) |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Other rules | Not older than 3 months; Glasses allowed only if the frames do not cover the eyes; Printed photo for the application |
| This tool exports | 413 × 531 px JPEG – 413×531 px is our conversion of 35×45 mm at 300 DPI for printing; it is not an official pixel requirement. |
| 4×6 print sheet | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI = 34.97 × 44.96 mm (millimetres rounded to the nearest pixel); 8 photos per 4×6 in sheet |
Our interpretation
- “Face 32–36 mm” is drawn as head height (top of head to chin).
Not verified
- Other Schengen states may publish different details; this page follows the German missions.
Official sources (checked on ):
How to use
- Take a photo facing the camera in even light against a plain white or off-white background. This tool does not remove or replace backgrounds.
- Upload it (or try the demo illustration) and drag the red Top of head, blue Eyes and red Chin lines onto your photo.
- Click Auto-align, fine-tune by dragging and zooming, and check that every item shows ✓.
- Download the JPG, or build a 4×6 print sheet with cut lines.
FAQ
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
German missions ask for 35 × 45 mm, face 70–80% of the photo (32–36 mm), on a white or off-white background, not older than 3 months.
Does every Schengen country use the same rules?
Most use 35 × 45 mm, but details can differ. Check the embassy or visa centre of the country you apply to.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The tool runs in your browser.