35x45 mm biometric photo maker
35 × 45 mm is the ICAO biometric photo size used by the UK, the Schengen area, Australia, India, Canada visas and dozens of other countries. Make yours here and print eight on one 4×6 sheet.
1Choose country and photo size
2Add your photo
Or drop a photo here. Face the camera in front of a plain light wall, no glasses.
3Adjust
Replaces the background and cleans the edges around your hair. Hold Compare on the photo to see the difference.
4Check
- Checks appear after you add a photo.
5Download
Digital photo
For online applications.
Print sheet
Print at 100% scale. A 4×6 in sheet prints at any photo kiosk or pharmacy.
35x45 mm photo requirements
- 35 × 45 mm is 1.38 × 1.77 inches, or 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi.
- Face 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm) under the ICAO standard.
- Plain, light, evenly lit background.
- Some countries differ slightly: the UK uses 29–34 mm, India 36–38 mm.
Last reviewed September 2026.
How to take a photo that gets accepted
- Stand about 1 m (3–4 ft) in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window for soft, even light.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level from about 1.2 m (4 ft), or use a timer. Keep your shoulders in the frame.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if your whole face is visible.
- Upload the photo, check the green head guides and the checklist, then download or print.
Frequently asked questions
What is a biometric photo?
A photo that follows the ICAO standard for travel documents: set size, head height, neutral expression, even lighting and a plain background, so machines can match your face.
How many 35x45 photos fit on a 4x6 print?
Eight, with space to cut between them.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Face detection, cropping and background removal run inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and we never see it.