Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Cropping, resizing, and the background check all happen in your browser using the Canvas API. The photo never leaves your device.

What does 35mm x 45mm convert to in pixels?

This tool exports 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI, which prints at exactly 35mm wide by 45mm tall.

Which document types use 35x45mm photos?

It is a common size for Schengen-area visas and several EU national ID cards and residence permits. Always confirm the exact requirement with the specific authority or consulate before submitting.

How does the background check work?

It samples pixels along the edges and corners of the cropped frame, outside the head area, and estimates whether that region is light and evenly colored. It flags backgrounds that look dark or busy so you can retake the photo before printing.

Does the background check guarantee my photo will be accepted?

No. It is a heuristic check on the sampled edge pixels, not an official validator. Final acceptance depends on the issuing authority's full rules on background, lighting, expression, and print quality.

What does the head-height guide show?

The lines mark a target head-height zone from the crown to the chin, a common 32mm to 36mm range for this photo size, positioned a few millimeters below the top edge of the frame.

35mm x 45mm Photo Resizer

Upload a photo, drag and zoom to fit the head guide, and download an exact 35mm x 45mm (413x531px, 300 DPI) photo with a background check.

Upload & Align

Click or drag & drop a photo JPEG, PNG, WebP supported

Zoom: 100%

Show head-height guide

Background check: upload a photo to see a reading.

Output: 35×45mm · 413×531 px · 300 DPI · head height 32–36mm

Drag to reposition • Scroll or use slider to zoom • Line the crown and chin up with the guide

Upload a photo to get started. Line the top of the head up with the top guide and keep the chin between the two dashed lines.

Summary

This tool crops and resizes any uploaded photo to an exact 35mm by 45mm frame, exported as 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI, the dimension used by many EU and Schengen-style passport, visa, and ID photo forms. Drag to reposition and use the zoom slider or mouse wheel to line up the crown of the head and the chin with the guide markers, which mark a 32mm to 36mm head-height zone. A built-in background check samples the corners and edges of the crop and flags a background that looks too dark or too uneven for a plain-backdrop photo. Everything, including the crop, the resize, and the background check, runs locally on the canvas; no photo is uploaded to a server.

How it works

Click "Upload Photo" or drag and drop an image onto the canvas area.
Drag the image to center the face inside the 35x45mm frame.
Use the zoom slider or mouse wheel so the crown and chin line up with the guide.
Check the background readout below the canvas; it flags a background that looks too dark or uneven.
Click "Download Photo" to export a 413x531px PNG (35x45mm at 300 DPI).

Use cases

Resize a phone photo to the exact 35x45mm, 413x531px passport or visa photo spec.
Prepare a photo for an EU or Schengen-style national ID, residence permit, or visa form.
Check head height against a 32-36mm guide before submitting a print order.
Catch a dark or uneven background before it causes a rejected application.
Produce a 300 DPI photo file sized for standard 35x45mm photo booth prints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu