BeninID photo: Biometric passport (Benin)

Size 35 × 45 mm. Upload a photo, crop it on the guides, even out the background, then download your sheet.

Size
35 × 45 mm
Face height
32–36 mm
Resolution
413 × 531 px
Background
Light, plain
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
DPI
300

Verified against an official source Official source : Gouvernement du Bénin — passeport biométrique

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Make my ID photo

  1. 1Crop
  2. 2Background and checks
  3. 3Print
Add your photo Front-facing portrait, soft light, light background. JPG, PNG or WebP.

Scan the QR code to choose a photo on your phone or tablet.

Adjustments

Put the top of the head on the upper line and the chin on the lower line, with the eyes near the middle line. Drag the photo to move it.

Rules to follow

The face must be front-on, head straight, looking at the camera, against a light plain background, with no shadows or glare. Hair must not cover the eyes or the outline of the face. Face height, from the top of the head to the chin, must be between 32 and 36 mm.

Mistakes that get a photo rejected

  • Background not plain, too dark or shadowed
  • Head tilted or face turned
  • Face too small, too large or cropped

Frequently asked questions

What is the size of a Biometric passport (Benin) photo?

35 × 45 mm, which is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi.

Can I smile in the photo?

The expression must stay neutral, mouth closed, eyes wide open.

Are my photos sent to your servers?

No for a direct import: processing stays in your browser. If you use the QR code, the photo passes temporarily through a secure relay server so it can reach your computer, then it is deleted after retrieval or when the transfer expires.