Perfect Schengen Visa resizer.

Crop your photo to the strict European 35x45mm (413x531 px) requirement.

What is the photo size for a Schengen Visa?

The standard photo size for a Schengen Visa is 35mm wide by 45mm high. When scanning digitally at 300 DPI, this equals exactly 413 x 531 pixels.

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Why use a dedicated Schengen Visa tool?

General purpose tools often fail when you need to meet strict, platform-specific requirements. By using our pre-configured engine for Schengen Visa, you ensure your file meets exact dimensions, quality limits, and format specifications automatically.

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Best of all, because FileCircle relies entirely on your browser's local processing power, your files are never uploaded to a cloud server. You get enterprise-grade optimization with 100% absolute privacy.

Dimensions: 35 x 45 mm (413x531 px)
Resolution: 300 DPI
Background: Plain white or light grey

How to crop a Schengen Visa photo

Prevent application rejection.

Upload Photo

Upload a well-lit photo.

Center Head

Drag the locked 35x45mm crop box over your face.

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Save the image.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a US Passport photo for a Schengen Visa?

Usually no. US Passport photos are square (2x2 inches), while Schengen Visa photos require a strict rectangular portrait format (35x45mm). Using the wrong ratio will result in application delays.

What background color is required for the photo?

Most Schengen countries require a plain white or very light grey background with no shadows or patterns behind your head.

My photo is currently in PNG format. Is that okay?

Many government portals require JPG format. If your photo is a PNG, you can use our Image Converter to safely change it to a standard JPEG.

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