Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Cropping and resizing happen entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device.

What is the exact German passport photo size?

German authorities require a 45mm high by 35mm wide biometric photo, which this tool exports as 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI.

What does the face-height guide show?

The lines mark the target face-height zone, from the crown of your head to your chin, which must measure between 32mm and 36mm in the final photo, positioned a few millimeters below the top edge.

Does this tool check the background or lighting?

No. It only crops and resizes to the correct dimensions. Take the source photo against a plain light background with even, neutral lighting before uploading.

Will this guarantee my photo is accepted?

The guide helps you match the size and head-placement requirements, but final acceptance depends on background, lighting, expression, and print quality, which are your responsibility to verify against official Bundesdruckerei or embassy guidance.

Can I use this for other countries' passport photos?

This tool is sized for the German 35x45mm biometric standard. Other countries use different dimensions, so check your destination country's requirements separately.

Passport Photo Germany

Upload a photo, align it with the head-size guide, and download a 413x531px (35x45mm, 300 DPI) German biometric passport photo.

Upload & Align

Click or drag & drop a photo JPEG, PNG, WebP supported

Zoom: 100%

Show face-height guide

Output: 35×45mm · 413×531 px · 300 DPI (German biometric spec) · face height 32–36mm

Drag to reposition • Scroll or use slider to zoom • Line the crown and chin up with the guide

Upload a photo to get started. Line the top of your head up with the top guide and keep your chin between the two dashed lines.

Summary

Passport Photo Germany crops and resizes any uploaded photo to the official German biometric passport photo dimensions: 35mm by 45mm, exported as 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI. Drag to reposition and use the zoom slider to fit your head between the guide lines, which mark the 32mm to 36mm face-height zone (chin to crown) required by German Bundesdruckerei and ICAO guidance. The crop, resize, and export all happen locally on the canvas; nothing is uploaded to a server.

How it works

Click "Upload Photo" or drag and drop an image onto the canvas area.
Drag the image to center your face inside the frame.
Use the zoom slider or mouse wheel so your chin and the top of your head line up with the guide.
Toggle the guide overlay on or off to check your alignment.
Click "Download Photo" to export a 413x531px PNG (35x45mm at 300 DPI).

Use cases

Prepare a German biometric passport photo from a phone photo.
Resize a photo to the 35x45mm, 413x531px spec before printing.
Check face height against the ICAO guide before ordering prints.
Produce a photo for a German ID card (Personalausweis) or visa application.
Create a digital backup photo ahead of a Bürgeramt appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu