Print your own identity photo

Technical guide and official template for printing identity photos at home, compliant with ISO/IEC 19794-5:2005 standards.

Required technical specifications

PAPER SUPPORT

240g/m²

Minimum recommended weight

The paper must be "Photo" type, glossy or satin. Standard office paper (80g) is strictly forbidden and will result in systematic rejection of your application.

IMAGE QUALITY

300 DPI

Print resolution

The printer must be set to "Optimal Quality" or "High Quality". Avoid "Economy" modes which generate visible halftone patterns.

Official Template

Download the A4-format sheet ready to print. Contains 4 photos in the standard 35x45mm format.

TEMPLATE_A4_35x45.PDF

1.2 MB · 4-pose sheet

Actual size (100%)

Disable the "Fit to page" option in your print settings. You must use "Actual size".

Colour management

Let the printer manage colours. Do not apply artistic filters or automatic corrections.

Precise cutting

Use a paper cutter or ruler and cutter to get perfectly clean edges. Avoid scissors.

Comparison of printing solutions

CriterionHome PrintingCertified Lab
Unit costVariable (ink/paper)Fixed economical rate
ANTS acceptance rateModerate (depends on equipment)100% (Compliance Guarantee)
Colour durabilityLow (standard inkjet)High (Thermal sublimation)
Ease of useComplex (software settings)Simple (turnkey)

Avoid rejection of your application

Home printing carries a high risk of non-compliance (grain, colorimetry, cutting). For a professionally guaranteed print by our experts, use our partner service.

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Compliant print to 35x45mm standardsCOMPLIANT

Optimal print

550 Fill × 256 Fill

Smooth surface, no visible grain, clean cut to exact 35x45mm dimensions.

Non-compliant print — insufficient qualityNON-COMPLIANT

Print error

Porous office paper, visible print halftones, faded or dark colours.

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