Many EU and Schengen-related photo checklists use 3.5 × 4.5 cm — the same family as Indian passport size. Individual countries, national ID cards, and visa types can still differ in millimeters, background color, and biometric rules. Always verify the official PDF for your embassy, consulate, or national authority.
Imgician helps with dimensions and formats in your browser. It does not replace official compliance checks.
Common EU / Schengen-style size
| Use | Typical size | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Passport / ID-style (many EU) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | Passport size |
| Generic 3.5×4.5 | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 3.5×4.5 cm tool |
| Visa-style checklist | Often 3.5 × 4.5 cm | Visa photo size |
If your document asks for a different mm size, use resize in mm or resize in cm with custom values.
Steps
- Open Resize image to passport size.
- Upload a compliant face photo.
- Confirm 3.5 × 4.5 cm (or your exact mm/cm values).
- Cast the spell and download.
- Crop framing first if needed: Crop passport photo.
Biometric rules vs file size
Rules about eyes open, glasses, head covering, and background vary by country. Imgician only changes the image dimensions/format. Read the checklist for:
- Background color (often light/uniform)
- Head height / face position
- Expression and recency
- Whether digital upload or printed photos are required
Digital portals and KB limits
E-visa or appointment sites sometimes add a file size cap after correct dimensions:
- Image compressor
- 50KB / 100KB when those match the form
iPhone users: HEIC to JPG before upload. Other formats: Image converter.
Not the US size
US passport/visa photos are typically 2 × 2 inches (square). Don’t use 3.5×4.5 cm for those unless the checklist says so.
Applying from India
If you’re in India preparing Schengen/EU-style photos, 3.5 × 4.5 cm is often the right starting point — still confirm the embassy PDF. For Indian domestic IDs (Aadhaar, PAN, SSC), see the India hub.
Related
Practical prep order
- Read the official size and background rules
- Shoot or pick a compliant photo
- Crop for head position if needed
- Resize to 3.5 × 4.5 cm (or exact mm)
- Convert HEIC → JPG if required
- Compress only if the portal states a max file size
FAQ
Is every EU passport photo 3.5×4.5 cm?
Many are in that family; some national documents use different mm sizes. Check your country’s authority page.
Can I use an Indian passport photo file for Schengen?
Often the dimensions match, but background and biometric rules may not. Re-check before you print or upload.
Do I need 300 DPI?
Print shops sometimes discuss DPI. For Imgician screen export, prioritize correct cm dimensions and a sharp source; confirm print instructions with the shop or checklist.
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