Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Austria ID card
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for an Austria ID card. Ready to print or upload.
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Want studio precision?AI correction fixes the light, shadows, clothing and pose — to the document's rules.€5.99Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 71–80% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 71–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Austria-specific things to know
- Same biometric spec as Austrian passport (35×45, head 31.5-36)
- Issued at Magistrat/Gemeindeamt (municipal office)
- Valid as EU/EEA + Schengen travel document
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: oesterreich.gv.at / BMI. Last checked against the official page on 17 May 2026.
What the source confirms
- Austrian identity-card applications require one colour passport photo in portrait format 35 × 45 mm.
- The identity-card photo must not be older than 6 months.
- BMI criteria say the head should occupy about two thirds of the image and must not be higher than 36 mm.
- The eye distance must be at least 8 mm.
- The photo must show a front-facing neutral expression with closed mouth, evenly lit face and plain light background.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must an ID card photo be in Austria?
35 × 45 mm. 71–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
71–80% of photo height. 32–36 mm chin to crown.
What background does this document need?
Plain background without shadows per official Austrian Passbildkriterien.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.

