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French driving licence (permis) photo
The permis de conduire photo is the standard French AFNOR format: 35×45 mm, face 32–36 mm, light grey or light blue background. ANTS applications take an e-photo code (a digital photo-plus-signature issued by accredited photographers and booths), or, without one, a printed photo-signature form sent by post.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 413×531 px JPEG
- Background
- light grey or blue
- Head height
- 70–80%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
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Checked against the official specification, with the source cited on every document.
How our France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) photo tool works
Add a photo you already have and we measure it against the official France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) specification (35×45 mm, 413×531 px, light grey or blue background), then produce the exact files you need. Checking is free; you pay €5.99 only if you want the files.
Add your photo
A selfie or any recent photo of yourself, straight from your phone.
See every measurement
Ten checks run against the official spec and show you the numbers.
Fix what's off
Drag to reposition and zoom to resize, or retake the photo if something can't be fixed.
Download your files
Exact digital file, print-ready sheet and compliance report.
What is a France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) photo?
A permis de conduire photo is the standard French AFNOR photograph: 35×45 mm, face 32–36 mm, grey or blue background. It goes to ANTS either as an e-photo code (a digital photo with digitised signature from an accredited photographer or booth) or glued to a printed photo-signature form sent by post.
The two-route system makes the permis the most flexible of France's major documents: the postal form exists for applicants without access to an e-photo provider, and one booth session can serve passport, CNI and permis at once.
Check your framing and background against the AFNOR geometry before the booth session, and see which submission route your application needs.
France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 413×531 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 413×531px JPEG |
| Background | light grey or blue |
| Head height | 70–80% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted, so we leave yours as it is |
- ANTS permis applications use an e-photo code (photo + digitised signature) from an accredited photographer or booth; without one, a printed photo-signature form is posted instead.
- Same 35×45 mm AFNOR standard as passport/CNI: face 32–36 mm, light grey or blue background, white rejected.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) photos that pass the checks
Thin frames, no glare, eyes fully visible 
Even light, plain background, neutral expression 
Infant alone in frame, eyes open, plain sheet 
Religious head covering with the full face visible 
Hair back, forehead and both ears clear
France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) photos that don't pass
Head tilted, hard shadow on the background 
Taken too far away, head too small in the frame 
Someone else's hand in the frame 
Patterned wall and furniture behind
Illustrative examples created for this guide. They are not customer photos, and not decisions by any authority.
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px)
- Printable compliance report with everything we measured
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment, no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions: 413×531px
- Plain light grey or blue background, evenly lit
- Head filling 70–80% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why use PassportClerk for your France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) photo
- Convenience
- Make it at home from a photo you already have, without booking a studio or queueing for a booth. You get a file sized for the official upload and a print sheet for the times you need paper.
- Built from the official specification
- Every measurement on this page comes from the official France Driving Licence (Permis de Conduire) requirements, and the source is linked, dated and re-checked.
- Works from any phone
- Nothing to install. A recent phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
- You see the numbers
- Head height, eye line, background and resolution are all measured and shown to you before you pay.
- Private, then deleted
- We only receive your photo if you buy, and everything is deleted within 48 hours.
If the files we produce don't match the specification on this page, we'll fix them or refund you. The decision on any application always rests with the issuing authority.
Frequently asked questions
How is the permis photo submitted?
Two routes: an e-photo code entered in the ANTS application (issued by accredited photographers/booths, includes your digitised signature), or the 'formulaire photo-signature' printed from ANTS and posted with a photo glued on.
What are the photo rules?
The same AFNOR standard as passport and CNI: 35×45 mm, face 32–36 mm from chin to crown, light grey or blue uniform background, neutral expression, bare head, recent.
Can I reuse my passport booth photos?
Yes. A booth session typically prints multiple identical photos and can issue the e-photo code at the same time. One compliant session covers passport, CNI and permis.
Glasses for the licence photo?
Best removed. If worn, avoid thick frames, tint and glare, and keep your eyes fully visible. Consistency with your actual appearance matters for roadside checks.
How we handle compliance
- We check your photo against the official rules. We never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- What you get is a report of measurements, not a guarantee. Final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07