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Passport & Application Photo

Crop and size a photo to a jurisdiction's stated print dimensions, with a preview before you download.

Checked against the official source

The figures below were last checked on 2026-10-11 against EUR-Lex - Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009), Article 13. The issuing authority still decides whether a photo is accepted, so confirm the current rule before you submit.

Visa photo - Schengen Area

Schengen short-stay visa photo. The EU Visa Code requires compliance with ICAO Doc 9303 Part 1; the 35 × 45 mm size is the figure member states commonly apply.

Verified 2026-10-11
Print size
35 mm × 45 mm
Digital upload
Not stated at the source
Head height
32–36 mm (chin to crown)
Recency
Not stated at the source
Background
Plain light-coloured background
Formats
Not stated at the source
  • The EU Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, Article 13(4)) sets no millimetres - it points to ICAO Doc 9303 Part 1.
  • Individual member states publish their own figures. Germany, for example, states 35 × 45 mm with a face height of 32–36 mm.
  • Rules can differ per consulate, so confirm with the authority handling your application before you submit.

Checked 2026-10-11 against:

The issuing authority decides whether a photo is accepted. A crop cannot check head size, background or expression, so confirm the current rule at the source before you submit.

Drop a photo to crop

JPG or PNG · up to 25 MB. Use a clear, front-facing photo.

or drag and drop. Files stay on your device.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Upload a clear, front-facing photo taken against a plain, even background.
  2. 2The tool crops it to a centred frame at the 35 mm × 45 mm print aspect ratio.
  3. 3Download the JPG, then confirm head size, background and recency against EUR-Lex - Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009), Article 13.

Formats and limits

Accepts
JPG, PNG
Produces
JPG
Max input
25 MB per file

The crop is centred on the image. If your subject is off-centre, crop the photo yourself first so the face sits near the middle of the frame. The tool sets the shape of the photo; it does not check head size, background or expression.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Schengen Area requirement shown here official?
The figures come from EUR-Lex - Visa Code (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009), Article 13, last checked on 2026-10-11. Use them as a guide and re-check at the source, because acceptance rules can change and some applications add extra conditions.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping and export happen in your browser. The photo is not sent to a TangleOff server.
Will this guarantee my photo is accepted?
No. Acceptance depends on rules such as head size, background, expression and recency that a crop cannot check. Use this tool only to get the dimensions right.