GermanyID Card
Germany ID Card Photo Requirements & Free Online Maker
Official dimensions: 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm) (413 x 531 px 300 DPI). Create and crop your official compliant photo in seconds, and download 4x6" printable templates.
Official Photo Specification Summary
Government Biometric StandardDimensions (mm)
35 x 45 mm
Dimensions (inches)
1.38 x 1.77 in
Resolution (300 DPI)
413 x 531 pxBackground Color
Light Grey
Head Height
31.5 - 36 mm (50% - 70%)
Print Finish
Glossy/Matte
What You Must Do (Official Do's)
- Take photo with neutral facial expression and mouth closed
- Look straight into camera with both eyes open and clearly visible
Common Mistakes (Don'ts)
- No smiling with teeth showing, pouting, or squinting
- No headphones, AirPods, or wireless accessories
Save Money: Print 4x6" Sheet for Pennies
Do NOT order "Passport Photos" at retail kiosks (Walgreens, CVS, Walmart), which can charge $15–$20. Instead, download our generated 4x6" photo print sheet containing multiple copies of your Germany ID Card photo and order it as a standard 4x6" photo print for just $0.25 to $0.40!