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Germany passport photo (35 × 45 mm)

A Germany passport photo is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), with the head 32–36 mm from chin to crown on a plain light grey background. Upload a photo and we crop, size and clean it up for you, right on your device.

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Since May 2025, German passports and ID cards need a digital photo taken at a certified studio or the citizens' office, sent to the authority electronically. Use this page for other German forms, permits and visas that still accept 35 × 45 mm biometric photos on light grey.

How to make a passport photo at home

  1. 1

    Take a photo against a plain wall in even light, facing the camera, then upload it.

  2. 2

    Choose your country and document. Your face is found and centered automatically; drag or zoom to fine-tune it against the guide.

  3. 3

    Click Create photos to get the single photo for online forms and a 4×6 in or A4 sheet to print.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Germany passport photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). The digital file we create is 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI, and the printable sheet keeps the exact physical size.

What background is required?

A plain, evenly lit light grey background with no shadows, patterns or objects. Turn on background replacement if your wall isn't suitable.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Face detection and background removal run on your device. Only the AI models are downloaded, once, and then cached by your browser.

Where can I print the sheet?

Any photo kiosk or print shop that prints 4×6 in (10×15 cm) photos, or at home on photo paper. Print at 100% / actual size, not “fit to page”.

Will my photo be accepted?

We follow each authority's published size, head height and background rules, but the final decision is theirs. Use a sharp, recent photo with a neutral expression, both eyes open, no glasses glare and no shadows on your face or the background.

What does the dashed oval mean?

It's where your head should be: the top of your hair touches the upper line and your chin touches the lower line. Drag the photo and use Zoom until it fits.

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