Germany Passbild Maker
Create a compliant photo for Germany Passbild (35×45 mm) (413 × 531 px)
Drop your portrait photo here — Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP. Processed 100% locally in your browser.
413 × 531 px · max 2.9 MB · JPEG @ 300 DPI
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Official specification (Germany Passbild)
Sourced from BMI / Bundesdruckerei. Last verified against the official portal on 2025-01-21. Verified
| Requirement | Official specification | Handled by this tool |
|---|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 413 × 531 px | Locked automatically |
| Physical size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38″ × 1.77″) | Print sheet at 100% scale |
| Resolution | 300 DPI | Applied on export |
| File size | max 2.9 MB (JPEG) | JPEG quality auto-targeted |
| Background | Hellgrauer oder einfarbig heller Hintergrund. | Pre-filled behind the crop |
| Head height | 70% – 80% | On-canvas biometric guide |
| Eye level | 55% – 70% | On-canvas biometric guide |
35 x 45 mm. Gesichtshöhe 32-36 mm (70-80% der Bildhöhe).
Official rules
- Frontalaufnahme mit neutralem Gesichtsausdruck
- Gleichmäßige Ausleuchtung ohne Schatten
Why applications get rejected
- Gesichtshöhe unter 32 mm oder über 36 mm
- Mund geöffnet oder Lächeln
How to make your photo (Germany Passbild)
1. Select your document requirement
Pick your visa or passport destination. Exact pixels, DPI, and max KB limits configure automatically.
2. Align with biometric guides
Upload a well-lit photo taken against a plain wall. Use the pan and zoom sliders to fit your head in the oval.
3. Download compliant photo
Export your digital file or print-ready 4x6" photo card with 100% government acceptance confidence. The export is compressed to max 2.9 MB at exactly 413 × 531 px, ready to upload to BMI / Bundesdruckerei.
Germany Passbild — Questions & Answers
A Germany Passbild must be exactly 413 × 531 pixels (35 × 45 mm, or 1.38" × 1.77") at 300 DPI. The file must be JPEG and max 2.9 MB. The background must be hellgrauer oder einfarbig heller hintergrund. Requirements verified against BMI / Bundesdruckerei on 2025-01-21.
The head must occupy 70% to 80% of the total photo height, and the eye line must sit between 55% and 70% up from the bottom edge. 35 x 45 mm. Gesichtshöhe 32-36 mm (70-80% der Bildhöhe).
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your photo never leaves your device.
Over 80% of rejections are due to incorrect head size proportions, background shadows, or exceeding rigid portal KB limits (like the DS-160 240 KB limit). Our built-in constraints eliminate all guesswork.
Yes! The exported JPEG file strictly adheres to the exact pixel width/height, aspect ratio, color profile, and maximum KB file ceilings demanded by official government portals.
Download the 4x6" printable template, save it to your phone or USB drive, and print it as a standard 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) borderless photo at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or any photo kiosk for pennies.
Where these requirements come from
Every number on this page is transcribed from official government portals rather than third-party summaries. Requirements change — check the source before you submit.
BMI / Bundesdruckerei — personalausweisportal.deAudited on 2025-01-21