🇩🇪Germany Driver's License 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
Germany Driver's License Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | #E8E8E8 |
| Head size | Face height 32-36mm (70-80% of photo height) |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 3 months |
| Paper type | Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect driver's license 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
Wrong photo size — Must be 35×45mm, the standard German biometric format
Wrong background — Background must be plain light grey or white, no patterns
Wrong head size — Face must cover 70-80% of photo (32-36mm face height)
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 3 months
Glasses causing glare — Eyes must be fully visible with no reflections on lenses
Shadows on face or background — Face must be evenly lit without shadows
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 matte 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 | Matte 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 |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (7:9) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a German driving licence photo?
35×45mm (3.5×4.5cm). This is the same biometric format used for German passports and ID cards.
Can I wear glasses in my German driving licence photo?
Yes, clear prescription glasses are allowed as long as your eyes are fully visible and there's no glare on the lenses. Tinted glasses and sunglasses are not permitted.
What background color is required?
Plain light grey is the preferred background color. White is also accepted. No patterns or shadows allowed.
How recent must my driving licence photo be?
Your photo must be taken within the last 3 months. This is stricter than the 6-month rule for passports.
Is the German driving licence photo the same as passport photo?
Yes, both use the same 35×45mm biometric format. However, driving licence photos must be less than 3 months old, while passport photos can be up to 6 months old.
Ready to create your driver's license 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.berlin.de/labo/_assets/kraftfahrzeugwesen/foto-mustertafel.pdf