DNI Photo Requirements in Argentina

A DNI photo in Argentina must measure 40×40 mm on a light blue background, with the head between 26 and 32 mm. You can create it for free with your phone, already cropped and sized to that rule, and then just print it at any photo kiosk for about $0.35 / €0.30.

Official requirements

DocumentArgentine DNI
Photo size40×40 mm
Head sizeBetween 26 and 32 mm
Backgroundlight blue
Notes
  • 4x4 cm photo, uniform light-blue (celeste) background per Resolución 169/2011 (RENAPER)
  • Facial features must be fully and faithfully visible; religious/health exception allowed for head covering
Source View official source
Verified on 2026-07-04

How it works

  1. Upload a photo of yourself with your phone, facing forward with even lighting — no studio or professional camera needed.
  2. This site crops your face and sets the light blue background to the official 40×40 mm size in seconds, right in your browser.
  3. Download the print-ready sheet and take it to any photo kiosk for about $0.35 / €0.30.
Make my Argentine DNI photo free →

Printing at a kiosk

No need for a passport-photo booth or a studio: any photo-printing kiosk — supermarket, pharmacy, drugstore or photo shop — will print the sheet in minutes for about $0.35 / €0.30, versus the $10–15 (or €8–12) a photo booth typically charges.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official size of a DNI photo in Argentina?

According to the officially verified rule, a DNI photo in Argentina must measure 40×40 mm, with the head between 26 and 32 mm on a light blue background.

Can I take my DNI photo with my phone?

Yes. The whole process — face cropping, background adjustment and size check — runs right in your browser: your photo is never uploaded to any server, so it's free and private. Creating and previewing the photo is free; the final watermark-free download costs €0.95.

Where can I print the photo cheaply?

At any photo-printing kiosk (supermarket, pharmacy, drugstore or photo shop): printing the sheet generated here costs around $0.35 / €0.30, versus the $10–15 (or €8–12) a photo booth typically charges.

How many DNI photos fit on a 4×6 in sheet?

A 4×6 in sheet fits 6 photos of 40×40 mm, more than enough copies from a single ~$0.35 / €0.30 print.