Schengen visa document sizes
| Document | Pixels | File size | Print size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 413 × 531 px | 20–300 KB | 35 × 45 mm | JPG |
Background: plain white or light grey, no shadows. Face 70–80% of the photo (ICAO). Check the upload page before you submit: sizes can differ by application centre.
How to resize your Schengen visa photo in 4 steps
- The Schengen visa photo preset (413 × 531 px, 20–300 KB) is already selected.
- Add your photo from the gallery, or open the camera.
- Drag and zoom to set the frame; turn on clean-up for a white background.
- When the green ACCEPTED stamp shows, download the JPG and upload it to the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Schengen visa photo size?
413 × 531 pixels, between 20–300 KB, in JPG format. Print size 35 × 45 mm. Check the current Schengen visa notification before you submit, because sizes can change each year.
How do I reduce my Schengen visa photo to 300 KB?
Add the photo above, adjust the frame and download. PixFit sets the pixels and finds the JPG quality that lands inside 20–300 KB.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Resizing and compression happen in your browser. The file stays on your phone or computer.
Why does the Schengen visa portal reject my photo?
Usually the file is above 300 KB or below 20 KB, the pixels are wrong, or it is not a JPG. PixFit fixes all three and shows a green ACCEPTED stamp when the file is inside the range.
What if the official size changes?
PixFit re-checks Schengen visa notifications and shows the last verified date on this page. If your notification differs, use Resize image and enter its numbers.