France passport photo size & rules
France uses the 35x45mm format (photo d'identite) for passports and national ID cards, equal to 413x531 pixels at 300 dpi. French rules require the head, measured from chin to crown, to be between 32mm and 36mm, so the face occupies roughly 70-80% of the frame. The French administration (ANTS) is known for rejecting photos where the framing is even slightly off, so precise cropping around the face is essential.
The background should be plain and light, typically a light grey or neutral off-white, without shadow or texture. Face the camera directly with a completely neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open, and the face must be uncovered with the forehead, eyes, and ears clearly visible. France does not accept smiling, tilted heads, or hair falling across the eyes. Glasses should preferably be removed; if worn, frames must be thin and there must be no glare or tint. Head coverings are not permitted except on documented medical grounds. For online applications you may be offered an ePhoto option through an approved photographer or booth.
Pixohub crops your French passport or ID photo to 413x531 pixels with the correct head proportions entirely in the browser, so nothing is uploaded and your image stays private on your own device, and the service is free. The rules published by ANTS and the interior ministry, including the ePhoto digital process, are updated from time to time and enforced strictly. Always confirm the current official requirements on service-public.fr before printing or submitting your photo to avoid a rejected application.