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Schengen / European Union Official Technical Summary (AEO)

Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm) 26 × 32 mm · 307 × 378 px · 300 DPI

Unlike standard 35 × 45 mm European photos, Spain’s DNI, TIE card and Spanish passport require the official “tamaño carnet” size of 26 × 32 mm (307 × 378 pixels at 300 DPI) on a plain white background.

26 × 32 mm 307 × 378 px ≤ 500 KB Recommended background: white Original photo
Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm) (26 × 32 mm · 307×378 px)
Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm) 26 × 32 mm · 307×378 px · ≤ 500 KB

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  1. 1 Document
  2. 2 Photo
  3. 3 Review & download
1

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26 mm32 mm
Digital + print Original photo Maximum file size: 500 KB
Photo size
26 × 32 mm
300 DPI
307 × 378 px
Recommended background
white
Use
Digital + print
Requirement & Official source

Requirement: Spanish 26 × 32 mm size; plain white background; original photo without filters.

Official source: Official rules
2

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Face the camera in good light, face clearly visible. JPG, PNG or WebP.

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3

Review & download

Check the JPEG dimensions and file size, then download the file or print sheet.

Tap “Review photo” to calculate the file size and quality.
Dimensions
307 × 378
JPEG size
—
DPI
300
Effective print resolution
—

Checked by the app

  • ✓Exact document dimensions
  • ✓File size limit
  • ✓300 DPI in the JPEG

Check in your photo

  • ○Even lighting, no harsh shadows
  • ○Eyes visible and open
  • ○Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • ○Head and shoulders framed

Upload a photo to enable the download.

The 10×15/A4 sheet is optional. The full-scale PDF with a 50 mm calibration line is planned for the next stage.

Your photo is processed in the browser. Nothing is uploaded. · 300 DPI · JPEG

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Print sheet

Print at 100% (actual size) and cut along the dotted lines.

The file is exported at 300 DPI. In the print dialog, turn off “fit to page”.

Official specification sheet — Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm)

Parameters automatically enforced by the 300 DPI browser editor.

Parameter Official specification
Physical print dimensions 26 × 32 mm
Pixel dimensions (at 300 DPI) 307 × 378 px (300 DPI)
Maximum JPEG file size ≤ 500 KB (JPEG)
Required background colour white
Head height (chin to crown) 68% – 78% (22 – 25 mm)
Eye line height (from bottom edge) 52% – 60%
Digital filters & background edits Original photo required (filters and background cutout locked)
Submission format Digital + print
Issuing authority / standard National Police Corps — Ministry of the Interior (Spain) ↗
Top rejection reasons for Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm)

Top rejection reasons for Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm)

Verify these items before uploading to the government portal or printing.

  • Bringing a 35 × 45 mm photo that exceeds the 26 × 32 mm Spanish template
  • Grey or off-white background (Spain requires a plain white background)
  • Hair covering the facial oval or dark-tinted lenses

Requirement: Spanish 26 × 32 mm size; plain white background; original photo without filters.

Frequently asked questions — Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm)

What is the exact size for Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm) in mm and pixels?

The official size is 26 × 32 mm, which equals 307 × 378 pixels at 300 DPI, with a maximum JPEG file weight of 500 KB on a white background.

Can I take my Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm) with a smartphone at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window with soft indirect daylight about 1 metre away from a plain white wall, remove glasses and hats, and use the editor’s ICAO guides to align your head (68%–78% / 22–25 mm) and eye line (52%–60%).

Is my photo uploaded to any server when formatting Spain — DNI / Passport (26 × 32 mm)?

No. Reading the file, cropping, compressing under 500 KB and generating 10×15 cm (4×6 in) or A4 print sheets happen 100% locally in your browser.