Schengen Visa photo maker

Upload a photo — we size it to the official Schengen Visa photo specification and check it before you pay. We never retouch your face. Your photo stays on your device.

Use a recent photo: face the camera, even light, no glasses. Background: plain, light and even (neutral grey is ideal).

Official requirements

Size35×45 mm · digital 827×1063 px
Head height (chin to top of hair)71%–80% of photo height
BackgroundPlain, light and even (neutral grey is ideal)
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera
  • Glasses: no glare, no tinted lenses, frames not covering the eyes
  • Head coverings only for religious reasons
  • Face centred, sharp and evenly lit
  • Plain light background with no shadows

Source: European Commission: ICAO photo guidelines, German Foreign Office: visa photo instructions · checked 2026-09-27. Official rules can change — always double-check with the issuing authority.

Why pixtidy

  • No edits to your face. Officials reject photos changed with filters or AI. We only crop, level and resize.
  • Every rule checked. Head size, eye line, background, lighting, focus and file size — before you pay.
  • Private. Processing happens in your browser. We never upload or store your photo.
  • Rejected? Full refund. If an official rejects a photo we marked as passing, email us for a refund.

pixtidy is not affiliated with any government agency. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.