🇦🇹Austria ID Card Photo for $1
Get a compliant 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
413×531px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
Austria ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px (min) to 826 × 1062 px (max) |
| Background | Plain light gray background with no shadows or patterns |
| Head size | Head must occupy about 2/3 of the photo height (32-36mm face height) |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 500 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect id card photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wearing glasses — Glasses are not allowed since 2024 unless you have a signed doctor's statement for medical necessity
Wrong background color — Background must be plain light gray with no shadows or patterns
Wrong head size — Head must occupy about 2/3 of the photo (32-36mm face height in 45mm frame)
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months showing your current appearance
Eyes not visible — Eyes must be clearly visible with minimum 8mm distance between eye centers
Wrong facial expression — Must have neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes open
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 413×531px to 826×1062px |
| Max file size | 500 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (7:9) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Austrian ID card photo?
Austrian ID card (Personalausweis) photos must be 35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm) in portrait orientation. This is the standard European biometric photo size, following ICAO guidelines.
Can I wear glasses in my Austrian ID card photo?
No. Since 2024, glasses are not allowed in Austrian ID photos. You may only wear glasses if you have a signed doctor's statement explaining medical necessity, and even then, your eyes must be clearly visible without reflections.
What background color is required for an Austrian ID photo?
Austrian ID photos require a plain light gray background with no shadows or patterns. This differs from some countries that require white backgrounds.
How recent must my Austrian ID card photo be?
Your photo must be taken within the last 6 months and accurately show your current appearance.
Can I use my US passport photo for an Austrian ID card?
No. US passport photos are 2x2 inches (51x51mm) with a white background, while Austrian ID photos are 35x45mm with a gray background. You need a new photo that meets Austrian specifications.
Ready to create your id card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
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Related Documents
Official source: https://www.oesterreich.gv.at/lexicon/P/Seite.991253.html