Official Specifications

Germany
German Passport (Reisepass) Photo

Free AI-powered photo generator for Germany German Passport (Reisepass). Automatic background removal, compliance checking, and instant download in the exact 35×45mm format required.

Size: 35×45mm (827×1063px)

Light Grey BackgroundNo Glasses

Important: Glasses are not allowed. White background is prohibited. CRITICAL: Paper photos BANNED since May 2025 - DIGITAL UPLOAD ONLY. Background must be light grey, NOT white. Face must be 32-36mm. High quality required (90%+). Biometric photo standard ISO/IEC 19794-5.

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Instant Processing

AI removes background and crops to exact size in seconds

100% Compliant

Meets official Germany government specifications

Privacy First

Auto-delete after 30 minutes, no permanent storage

Official Requirements

Complete specifications for Germany German Passport (Reisepass)

Requirements

Photo Dimensions

Physical Size

35×45mm

Digital Size

827×1063px

Background Color

Light Grey

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White Prohibited

File Requirements

File Size

200-5000KB

Format

JPEG

Photo Rules

Glasses

Not Allowed

Eyes Open

Required

Neutral Expression

Required

Headwear

religious only

Important Note

CRITICAL: Paper photos BANNED since May 2025 - DIGITAL UPLOAD ONLY. Background must be light grey, NOT white. Face must be 32-36mm. High quality required (90%+). Biometric photo standard ISO/IEC 19794-5.

Source: Official Guidelines • Last verified: 2/25/2026

Tips for Best Results

Good Lighting: Use natural light or bright indoor lighting, avoid harsh shadows on face or background
Neutral Expression: Keep mouth closed, face camera directly with eyes open and visible
Remove Glasses: Germany German Passport (Reisepass) does not permit eyeglasses in photos
No Head Tilt: Face should be straight, not tilted to either side (maximum 5° tilt)
Ears Visible: Ears should preferably be visible
Recent Photo: Photo must be taken within the last 12 months

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Compliance Check

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Auto-Delete

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our passport photo service

Yes, completely free. No watermarks, no hidden fees, no premium tiers. We believe everyone should have access to compliant passport photos without paying expensive fees.

Our AI uses advanced computer vision to detect your face, analyze positioning, remove the background, and crop to exact government specifications. The entire process takes just a few seconds.

Our specifications are sourced directly from official government guidelines and updated regularly. While we ensure technical compliance, final acceptance is at the discretion of the issuing authority. We recommend reviewing your local requirements.

Privacy is our priority. All photos are automatically deleted 30 minutes after download. We never store, share, or use your photos for any purpose beyond the immediate processing.

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