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FRID cardchecked November 10, 2026

France ID card photo

35 × 45 mm

France ID card photos are 35 × 45 mm, with the head 32–36 mm from chin to crown, on a light blue / light grey background.

35 mm 45 mm 32–36 mm

Checks

  1. Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.

France ID card photo rules

35 mm 45 mm 32–36 mm
Print size
35 × 45 mm
Pixels at 300 dpi
413 × 531 px
Pixels at 600 dpi
827 × 1063 px
Head height
32–36 mm
Background
light blue / light grey
Glasses
Allowed with clear lenses and thin frames, no glare
Expression
neutral, mouth closed
Editing
The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.

“The photo must be taken by an approved professional or in an approved booth.”

  • France only accepts photos from approved photographers and booths, so we check but do not make French ID photos.
  • A white background is refused.

What we do: check your photo for free. We don't sell a file for this document because France requires an approved booth or photographer (ANTS-certified).

How it works

  1. Take the photo

    Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.

  2. Check it here

    Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.

  3. Fix what failed

    Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.

  4. Get the file

    Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.

Questions

What size is a France ID card photo?

35 × 45 mm. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be 32–36 mm.

What background colour does a France ID card photo need?

Light blue / light grey. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.

Can I wear glasses in a France ID card photo?

Allowed with clear lenses and thin frames, no glare

Can I take a France ID card photo at home?

Not for the final photo: France requires an approved booth or photographer (ANTS-certified). You can still use the free checker to see whether a photo meets the rules.

Will you remove the background or retouch my face?

No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.