Schengen Visa Photo
Crop any photo to the Schengen visa photo size — 35×45mm — with a head-position guide, free and processed entirely in your browser.
About the Schengen Visa Photo Cropper
A Schengen visa photo must be 35×45mm, following the same ICAO biometric standard shared across all 29 Schengen countries — one correctly-sized photo works whether you're applying through a German, French, or any other Schengen consulate. Head should measure 32-36mm chin to crown, filling 70-80% of the frame.
This tool crops to the exact dimensions and overlays a positioning guide. This is a dimensions-and-positioning tool, not an automatic compliance checker — it doesn't verify background color, remove shadows, or confirm expression (and some consulates add their own extra rules). What it guarantees is the correct 35×45mm size, done for free, entirely in your browser.
How to Crop a Schengen Visa Photo
Step 1
Upload your photo
Drag and drop a photo taken against a plain white or light grey background.
Step 2
Position using the guide
Line your chin and the top of your head up with the overlay guide, then crop to 35×45mm.
Step 3
Download your photo
Save your photo sized to 35×45mm, ready to print or submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this guarantee my visa photo will be accepted?
No — it guarantees the correct 35×45mm size and a positioning guide, but not background, lighting, or expression, and some consulates add extra rules. Check your specific consulate's page before submitting.
Does one photo work for every Schengen country?
The 35×45mm size and ICAO pose requirements are shared across all 29 countries, so a correctly-sized photo generally works zone-wide — though it's worth double-checking your specific consulate for extra rules.
Are glasses allowed in Schengen visa photos?
No — as of 2026, glasses aren't permitted at any Schengen consulate.
Is 413×531px an official digital requirement?
Not exactly — unlike the US, UK, or India, no single body mandates a specific digital pixel count for Schengen visa photos. 413×531px is a standard 300 DPI print-equivalent — Schengen consulates mainly require the 35×45mm print size, not a mandated digital pixel count. Matching this size just ensures your photo prints correctly at 35×45mm.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Cropping happens entirely in your browser.