Germany Passport / ID card photo maker
Germany's biometric Passbild is 35x45mm with the face (chin to crown) measuring 32-36mm — a strict template where the head must fill 70-80% of the frame. The official guidance prefers a plain light-grey background over pure white; neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and looking straight ahead. The same photo is used for the German passport and national ID card.
Germany's biometric Passbild is 35x45mm with the face (chin to crown) measuring 32-36mm — a strict template where the head must fill 70-80% of the frame. The official guidance prefers a plain light-grey background over pure white; neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and looking straight ahead. The same photo is used for the German passport and national ID card.
Source: Bundesdruckerei / BMI（Foto-Mustertafel, Passbild） — bundesdruckerei.de
Germany Passport / ID card photo specification
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 413 × 531 px
- Background
- Light grey
- Head height
- 32–36 mm
Key requirements
- 35×45mm, output 413×531px at 300dpi
- Light grey background, clean and shadow-free
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
- Make sure the face is sharp and in focus
Official source: Bundesdruckerei / BMI（Foto-Mustertafel, Passbild） — bundesdruckerei.de
FAQ
What size is a Germany Passport / ID card photo?
35×45mm, about 413×531px at 300dpi, on a light grey background. Germany's biometric Passbild is 35x45mm with the face (chin to crown) measuring 32-36mm — a strict template where the head must fill 70-80% of the frame. The official guidance prefers a plain light-grey background over pure white; neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and looking straight ahead. The same photo is used for the German passport and national ID card.
Can I make it at home?
Yes. Upload a front-facing photo above and the tool removes the background, aligns your face, renders the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with no upload.
Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
We build to the published official specs and give you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — it's not a guarantee. Cross-check against the official source before you submit.