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Schengen Visa Photo Maker (35 x 45 mm)

The European Schengen Member States require digital visa photos to be exactly 35 x 45 mm (which converts to 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI), under 200KB, in JPEG format, with a light grey or white background. This tool crops, resizes, and compresses your photo to meet official Schengen and VFS Global requirements.

Physical size

35 x 45 mm

Digital size

413 x 531 px

Max file size

200 KB

Format

JPEG

target

413x531 + 200KB preset

Pre-filled with Schengen visa dimensions and file size limit.

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Photo cropper

Crop a portrait or selfie to the correct 35:45 aspect ratio.

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Official Schengen visa photo requirements

Dimensions

413 x 531 px (35 x 45 mm at 300 DPI)

Min/Max width

Must be 35 mm wide x 45 mm high

Max file size

200 KB

Format

JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg)

Background

Plain white, off-white, or light grey

Head height

70% to 80% of total height (32-36 mm)

Head position

Centered, face straight ahead, eyes open

Recency

Must be taken within the last 6 months

How it works

Capture against white/grey background

Stand against a plain, uniform white, off-white, or light grey background. Ensure there are no shadows on your face or background.

Upload and crop to aspect ratio

The tool resizes your photo to exactly 413x531 pixels. Frame your face so that it occupies 70% to 80% of the image height.

Compress under 200KB and export

The JPEG is compressed below the 200KB limit while keeping excellent clarity. Download your compliant file for VFS or consulate upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Schengen visa photo size in pixels?

The Schengen visa photo size is 35mm wide by 45mm high. At 300 DPI, this converts to 413 x 531 pixels.

What background color is accepted for Schengen visas?

A light, uniform background is required. Plain white, off-white, or very light grey are all widely accepted across all Schengen member embassies.

Can I wear a head covering for religious reasons?

Yes. Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons, provided they do not cover or shadow any part of your face from the forehead to the chin.

Can I wear glasses in Schengen visa photos?

In general, it is highly recommended to remove glasses. If worn, the lenses must be clear with no reflections, and the frames must not cover any part of the eyes.

Bharat Kumar G.verified

Technical SEO & Document Processing Expert

Bharat is the founder of ReadyToSubmit. With years of experience in technical web development, he builds privacy-first, client-side tools to help Indian government exam aspirants format their applications accurately and securely without server uploads.

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