🇮🇹Italy 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
Italy ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Uniform background in white, light grey, beige, or light blue |
| Head size | Face must occupy 70-80% of photo height |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPG |
| Max file size | 500 KB |
| 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 35×45mm, the standard European biometric format
Non-uniform background — Background must be plain white, light grey, beige, or light blue with no patterns
Tinted or sunglasses — Only clear prescription glasses are allowed; tinted lenses are prohibited
Glasses covering eyes — If wearing glasses, eyes must be fully visible with no reflections on lenses
Shadows on face or background — Photo must have even lighting with no shadows
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months
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 | JPG |
| Dimensions | 413×531px |
| Max file size | 500 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (7:9) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Italian ID card photo?
35×45mm (3.5×4.5cm). This is the standard European biometric format used across the EU and Schengen area.
Can I wear glasses in my Italian ID card photo?
Yes, prescription glasses with clear lenses are allowed if your eyes are fully visible and there are no reflections on the lenses. Tinted glasses and sunglasses are not permitted.
What background color is required for Italian ID card photos?
A uniform background in white, light grey, beige, or light blue. No patterns, textures, or gradients allowed.
Is the Italian ID card photo the same as Italian passport photo?
Yes, both use the same 35×45mm biometric format with the same requirements for expression, background, and image quality.
Can I upload my photo digitally for the Italian ID card?
Yes, when booking online through prenotazionicie.interno.gov.it you can upload a digital photo. It must be in JPG format, minimum 400 dpi resolution, and under 500KB file size.
Ready to create your id card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Related Documents
Official source: https://www.cartaidentita.interno.gov.it/en/request-cie/photo-acquisition-process/