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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 Passport Photo
Generate a print-ready 35×45 mm French biometric passport photo in your browser. Free, private, instant.
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 — no patterns or shadows.
- Face must be centered and cover 70–80% of the photo height (chin to crown: 32–36 mm).
- Full head must be visible — no cropping of hair or chin.
- Both eyes open, clearly visible, and looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral facial expression with mouth closed.
- No glasses (mandatory for French biometric documents since 2017).
- No head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
- Photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Printed on high-quality photo paper — plain paper is not accepted.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, light grey or white background.
How to use
- Upload a clear, front-facing portrait photo.
- Select France → Passport to load the 35×45 mm preset.
- Centre your face so it fills 70–80% of the image height.
- Use background removal to achieve a clean light grey or white background.
- Check that the face is evenly lit with no shadows.
- Download the print sheet and take it to any Photomaton, pharmacy, or photo studio (Fnac, pharmacies).
FAQ
What size is a French passport photo?
A French passport photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall. The face, measured from chin to crown, must be between 32 and 36 mm within the frame.
What background colour is required for a French passport photo?
The background must be plain light grey or white. A grey background is preferred by the French ANTS (Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés) as it prevents the face from blending with the background on pale complexions.
Can I wear glasses in a French passport photo?
No. Glasses have not been permitted in French biometric passport and ID card photos since 2017.
Where do I apply for a French passport?
French passport applications are submitted at the mairie (town hall) of your commune. You need to bring two identical 35×45 mm printed photos with your application dossier.
Does my photo get uploaded to your server?
No. All editing, background removal, and export happen entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Is this tool free?
Yes — 100% free, no account required, no subscription.
Where can I print a French passport photo?
Take the print sheet to any pharmacy (pharmacie), Fnac, Carrefour Photo, or a Photomaton self-service kiosk. Ask for a standard 10×15 cm print — the sheet gives you multiple correctly sized 35×45 mm photos.
Can I use a digital photo for a French passport application?
French passport applications currently require physical printed photos submitted at the mairie. The ANTS online service may accept digital photos in some cases — check the ANTS website for the latest guidance.