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Spain Passport / DNI photo maker

A Spain passport / dni photo is 26×32mm (about 307×378px at 300dpi) on a white background. Make one right below — locally in your browser, no upload.

Spain uses a distinctive small 26x32mm photo for both the passport and DNI, with a plain uniform white background. The face must fill 70-80% of the frame, head straight and uncovered, neutral expression, no sunglasses. Leave a small margin (about 2mm) above the head.

Spain uses a distinctive small 26x32mm photo for both the passport and DNI, with a plain uniform white background. The face must fill 70-80% of the frame, head straight and uncovered, neutral expression, no sunglasses. Leave a small margin (about 2mm) above the head.

Source: Direccion General de la Policia / Ministerio del Interior（Requisitos fotografia） — policia.es

Spain Passport / DNI photo specification

Size
26 × 32 mm
Pixels (300dpi)
307 × 378 px
Background
White
Head share
75%

Key requirements

  • 26×32mm, output 307×378px at 300dpi
  • White background, clean and shadow-free
  • Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
  • Make sure the face is sharp and in focus

Official source: Direccion General de la Policia / Ministerio del Interior（Requisitos fotografia） — policia.es

How the Spanish passport photo process works

Spain uses a distinctive small 26×32 mm photo — noticeably smaller than the ICAO 35×45 mm — for both the passport and the DNI national ID. The background is plain uniform white, the face fills 70–80% of the frame, and you leave a small margin (about 2 mm) above the head. Expression must be neutral, head straight and uncovered, no sunglasses. Because the 26×32 mm size is unusual, the easiest path is a Spanish photographer or estanco booth that knows the format, but Snapfora outputs the exact 26×32 mm dimensions so a self-made photo isn't accidentally cropped to the wrong size.

Printing a Spanish passport photo

Spanish photographers and the photo booths (fotomatón) found in malls and stations cut prints to the 26×32 mm format, which is the safest option given the unusual size. To print your own, set Snapfora to 26×32 mm, tile onto a 10×15 cm sheet, print at a kiosk, and trim carefully — accuracy matters more here because the photo is small. Keep a digital copy for any online cita previa that accepts an upload.

Why Spanish passport photos get rejected

  • Using a 35×45 mm photo by mistake — Spain's 26×32 mm size is easy to get wrong.
  • A background that isn't plain white, or visible shadows behind the head.
  • Face too small or too large against the 70–80% framing.
  • Sunglasses, tinted lenses, or glare on regular glasses.
  • A smile, tilted head, or hair covering the face.
  • Too little or too much margin above the head.

FAQ

What size is a Spain Passport / DNI photo?

26×32mm, about 307×378px at 300dpi, on a white background. Spain uses a distinctive small 26x32mm photo for both the passport and DNI, with a plain uniform white background. The face must fill 70-80% of the frame, head straight and uncovered, neutral expression, no sunglasses. Leave a small margin (about 2mm) above the head.

Can I make it at home?

Yes. Upload a front-facing photo above and the tool removes the background, aligns your face, renders the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with no upload.

Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?

We build to the published official specs and give you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — it's not a guarantee. Cross-check against the official source before you submit.

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