🇳🇿New Zealand 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
540×720px 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
New Zealand Driver's License Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 540 × 720 px (min) to 4500 × 6000 px (max) |
| Background | Plain, light-coloured background - light blues, greys, and creams work well. Strong contrast with face required. |
| Head size | Head should occupy 70-80% of the image height (approximately 32-36mm from chin to crown) |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 10240 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or 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 35x45mm passport-style format
Dark or patterned background - Background must be plain and light-coloured (white, light grey, light blue, or cream)
Shadows on face or background - Lighting must be even across your face with no shadows
Photo is a selfie - Photos must be taken by someone else, not self-portraits
Glasses causing glare - If wearing glasses, there must be no reflection or glare on lenses
Photo too old - Must be taken within the last 6 months and show your current appearance
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 | 540×720px to 4500×6000px |
| Max file size | 10240 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (3:4) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a New Zealand driving licence photo?
35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm), the same passport-style format used throughout New Zealand and Europe. This is different from the US 2x2 inch format.
Can I wear glasses in my NZ driving licence photo?
Yes, prescription glasses are allowed as long as they are not tinted, not thick-framed, and there is no glare or reflection on the lenses. Sunglasses are not permitted.
What background colour should I use?
Use a plain, light-coloured background. Light blues, greys, creams, and white all work well. The background must provide strong contrast with your face and have no patterns or objects.
Is the NZ driving licence photo the same as NZ passport photo?
Yes, both use the same 35x45mm passport-style format with similar requirements for expression, background, and photo quality.
Can I take a selfie for my driving licence photo?
No. Selfies are not accepted because they distort facial proportions. Someone else must take your photo with the camera about 1.5 metres away from you.
Ready to create your driver's license 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.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/identification