Spanish DNI & passport photo maker (26×32 mm)
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Spain's DNI, passport and foreigner TIE cards use a small 32 × 26 mm photo (height × width), in colour, on a plain white background, looking straight at the camera.
- 26×32 mm
- Head 22.4–25.6 mm (guide)
- plain white
Rules from DNI electrónico — Requisitos de la fotografía. Final acceptance is always up to the issuing authority.
How to make your Spanish DNI & passport photo online
- Choose the size and upload a front-facing photo (JPG, PNG or iPhone HEIC).
- Click the top of your head and then your chin. The photo is scaled so your head is exactly the required height.
- Fine-tune by dragging and zooming until every check is green. Adjust brightness or lighten the background if needed.
- Download the single photo for online forms, or a 4×6 in print sheet (or A4/Letter) and print it at a photo lab or at home.
Spain photo requirements
| Size | 32 mm high × 26 mm wide. |
|---|---|
| Head size | Front-on, face centred and filling most of the frame (our guide: 22–26 mm). |
| Background | Plain, uniform white. |
| Glasses | Allowed only with clear lenses and no reflections; dark glasses are not allowed. |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open. |
| How recent | Recent. |
| Head coverings | Not allowed except for religious reasons, with the face fully visible from hairline to chin. |
- Foreigners need the same size for NIE/TIE appointments.
- Printed on high-quality photo paper.
Size in pixels and per print
Printed photos are made at 300 DPI (dots per inch). These are the exact pixel sizes this tool exports, and how many copies fit on one 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print:
| Photo | Size | 300 DPI | 600 DPI | Per 4×6 print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain DNI / passport (26×32 mm) | 26×32 mm (1.02×1.26 in) | 307×378 px | 614×756 px | 15 |
Where the authority doesn't give a head-height number, our guide lines follow the ICAO biometric standard (face about 70–80% of the photo height). Keep the face centred and leave a little space above the hair.
How to take a passport photo at home
- Light: face a window in daylight, or use two lamps either side of the camera. Avoid a single overhead light — it casts shadows under the eyes and chin.
- Background: stand about 1 m (3 ft) in front of a plain white or light-grey wall so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall.
- Camera: ask someone to hold the phone at eye level about 1.2–1.5 m away and use the normal 1× lens. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and can be rejected.
- Pose: shoulders square, head straight, hair behind the ears, no hat. Take several shots and pick the sharpest.
- Leave room: include your shoulders and space above your head. The tool crops it down — it can't add what isn't there.
Official source
Requirements change. We checked these in October 2026, but always confirm with the issuing office before printing.
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Frequently asked questions
¿Qué tamaño tiene la foto del DNI?
32 × 26 mm, en color, con fondo blanco y liso.
Is the TIE photo the same size?
Yes, Spanish residence cards (TIE) use the same 32 × 26 mm format.
How many fit on a 4×6 print?
Fifteen, edge to edge (or 12 with cutting gaps). The sheet download lays them out automatically.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping, adjustments and the print sheet are all made in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
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