Create photo for Germany 🇩🇪 ID card 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

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PHOTO SIZE AND REQUIREMENTS

Germany ID card photo's size and official requirements

Document Type Size (W x H) 35x45 (in mm) or 3.5x4.5 (in cm) or 1.38x1.77 (in inches) or 827x1063 (in pixels at 600DPI) Background Color Light Grey Photo Paper Type Glossy/Matte Photo Border Maximum file size Face Biometrics

The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. Top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top.

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The size (width x height) of Germany ID card photo is 35x45 (in mm) or 3.5x4.5 (in cm) or 1.38x1.77 (in inches) or 827x1063 (in pixels at 600DPI)
Care should be taken to position the face within the photo as per the following requirements for Germany ID card photo. The minimum head height should be 31.5mm. The maximum head height should be 36mm. Top of the head should be at a minimum of 3mm from the top. (If you are using our AI Automatic Passport Photo generator, the photos will be automatically set to these facial biometric requirements.)
Photo for Germany ID card should be taken in a Light Grey background as shown in this example. If you are using our AI Automatic passport photo generator, we will automatically set the right background for your photo.
You should print Germany ID card photo on Glossy/Matte type of photo paper

Things to Remember

The photos taken should be coloured and printed on a good quality photo paper. (Printing is not required for online applications)
The photo should expose all the vital parts of your face from the top of the head to the chin.
The expression for the photo should be neutral.
Both the eyes should be opened facing straight to the camera.
You should not wear any uniforms or hats in the photo except for religious cases.
Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items should not be present in the photo.
The photo should be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your present appearance.

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