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Spain Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo: the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white or light grey background required for Spain passport, and produces a spec-exact 26×32mm image ready to submit.

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100% private: deleted after processing Free preview, $3 to download or included on Pro Spec-exact 26×32mm output

How to make a Spain passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire Spain passport spec pipeline, background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression, in one pass.

1

Check which document you need it for

The Policia Nacional photographs you at the appointment for a passport issued in Spain. A printed 26x32mm photo is still needed for the DNI, for the TIE residence card, and for passport applications filed at a consulate abroad.

2

Upload any photo of yourself

Plain wall, even lighting, neutral expression, looking straight at the camera. No head covering unless worn for religious reasons, and the full face must be visible from the hairline to below the chin.

3

Get a 26x32mm file, the Spanish size

The background is replaced with plain white or very light grey and the image cropped to 26x32mm at 600 DPI. This is the smallest passport photo format in the EU: a 35x45mm photo is refused at the counter.

Understanding the Spain passport spec

Spain uses 26x32mm, the smallest passport photo format in the EU and unlike anything its neighbours require. The Policia Nacional captures the photograph at the appointment for passports issued inside Spain, but the printed 26x32mm photo is still required for the DNI and for applications lodged at consulates. The background must be plain white or very light grey, with a neutral expression and no head covering unless worn for religious reasons.

Dimensions
26×32 mm
1.02 × 1.26 in
Resolution
600 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain white or light grey
AI-swapped
Head height
70–80%
Of frame height

Requirements at a glance

  • 26x32mm: Spain uses a distinctive small format
  • Plain white or light grey uniform background
  • Front view, uncovered head, no dark glasses
  • Neutral expression
  • Taken recently (within 6 months)

Common mistakes that get photos rejected

  • Using 35x45mm: Spanish passport/DNI is 32x26mm
  • Coloured background

Where Spain passport photos are actually used

The 26x32mm size catches out anyone assuming Spain follows the 35x45mm European norm. It does not, and a 35x45mm photo is refused at the counter. It is also the size used for the TIE, which is what most non-EU residents in Spain actually need.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad) renewal
  • Spanish passport applications filed at a consulate abroad
  • NIE and TIE residence cards for foreign nationals
  • Spanish driving licence via the DGT
  • Public examination (oposiciones) application files

Spain passport photo FAQ

Why is the Spanish photo smaller than the rest of Europe?

Spain specifies 26x32mm, the smallest passport photo format in the EU. Its neighbours use 35x45mm, so a photo taken for a French or Portuguese application will not pass in Spain.

Is this the same photo size as the TIE and DNI?

Yes. The 26x32mm format covers the DNI and the TIE residence card as well as consular passport applications, which is what most non-EU residents in Spain actually need it for.

What size is a Spain passport photo?

26×32mm (1.02×1.26 inches) at 600 DPI, on a plain white or light grey background.

What background color does Spain require for passport photos?

Plain white or light grey. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

Can I take a Spain passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 26×32mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?

The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 600 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through: if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

No. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

Can I print the Spain passport photo at home?

Yes. The output is a 600 DPI JPEG at exactly 26×32mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No sign-up. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 2 a day and a free account 5 a day, 10 a month. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?

Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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