Requirements and examples
For a 35 × 45 mm print example: pixels = millimeters ÷ 25.4 × ppi, rounded to a whole pixel. That gives 413 × 531 at 300 ppi and 827 × 1063 at 600 ppi. A pixel count alone does not establish biometric compliance or acceptance by an authority.
| Use | Width × height |
|---|---|
| 35 × 45 mm example at 300 ppi | 413 × 531 px |
| 35 × 45 mm example at 600 ppi | 827 × 1063 px |
German identity documents use a separate process
Since May 1, 2025, photos for German identity documents are produced digitally at authorities or photo providers. A JPG downloaded from this page does not replace that process. Follow the responsible authority’s current instructions; other countries can have different photo rules.
This export sets pixel dimensions but does not write a 300- or 600-ppi print setting into the file. Set the physical print size in your layout or print software. Keep the face correctly framed; this tool does not assess pose, lighting, background or facial proportions.