🇩🇪Germany 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
Germany ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | White |
| Head size | Face must cover 70-80% of photo height (32-36mm face height) |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| 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
Wrong photo size — Must be 35x45mm, not the US 2x2 inch format
Wearing glasses — Glasses are not allowed in German biometric ID photos unless medically necessary with doctor's documentation
Non-white background — Background must be plain white or light grey, uniform without patterns
Wrong head size — Face must cover 70-80% of photo height (32-36mm from chin to crown)
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months
Shadows on face or background — Even lighting required with no visible 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 glossy or 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 | Glossy or 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 ID card photo?
35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm). This is the same biometric format used for German passports and Schengen visas, different from the US 2x2 inch size.
Can I wear glasses in my German ID card photo?
No. Glasses are not allowed in German biometric ID photos. The only exception is for documented medical reasons, which requires a signed note from your doctor.
Is the German ID card photo the same as German passport photo?
Yes, both use identical 35x45mm biometric format with the same requirements: white background, neutral expression, no glasses, and 70-80% face coverage.
What are the digital photo requirements for German ID cards?
Since May 2025, photos must be submitted digitally. The standard resolution is 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI. Photos must be taken at certified photo studios or government terminals.
How recent must my German ID card photo be?
Your photo must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
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Related Documents
Official source: https://www.personalausweisportal.de/Webs/PA/EN/citizens/german-id-card/application/application-node.html