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Step 1: click on the photo background to pick its colour. Step 2: click Remove background.
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Privacy-first editor for passport, visa, and ID photos
French National ID Card Photo
Generate a print-ready 35×45 mm French Carte Nationale d'Identité photo in your browser. Free and private.
1) Select country, document type and size
2) Select print sheet format
Auto placement0
Current gap3 mm
Photo preview
Drag image inside frame. Mouse wheel changes zoom.
Print sheet preview
3) Export
About the service
PassportPhotoCreator is a free online tool that helps you create passport and ID photos in the correct format within seconds. The entire process runs directly in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to any server.
We value your privacy — there is no registration, no personal data collection, and no tracking of your uploaded photos. Everything happens locally on your device.
Key benefits:
- 100% browser-based photo processing
- No uploads to servers — your images stay private
- No registration or personal data required
- Completely free to use
- Instant generation of print-ready photo sheets
PassportPhotoCreator is designed to make creating passport, visa, and ID photos fast, simple, and secure — without compromising your privacy.
Requirements
- Photo must be exactly 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall.
- Background must be plain light grey or white.
- Face must cover 70–80% of the image height (chin to crown 32–36 mm).
- Full head visible — no cropping of hair or chin.
- Both eyes open, looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
- No glasses.
- No head coverings unless worn for religious reasons.
- Photo taken within the last 6 months.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, light grey or white background.
How to use
- Upload a clear portrait photo.
- Select France → ID Card to load the 35×45 mm biometric preset.
- Centre your face in the frame.
- Remove background and set it to light grey or white.
- Check for even lighting with no shadows.
- Download and take the print sheet to a mairie or photo studio.
FAQ
What size is a French national ID card (CNI) photo?
A French Carte Nationale d'Identité photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall — the same size as the passport photo. The face must cover 70–80% of the height.
Where do I apply for a French national ID card?
French national ID card (CNI) applications are submitted at the mairie of your commune. Two identical 35×45 mm printed photos are required.
Does my photo get uploaded to your server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free, no account required.
Where can I print a French ID card photo?
Take the print sheet to any pharmacy, Fnac, or Photomaton. A 10×15 cm print gives you multiple correctly sized 35×45 mm photos.