Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Austria passport
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01Requirements
Exact 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. |
Format35 × 45 mm
Head71–80 %
02Three steps
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
03What we fix
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.
04Rejections
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
ReasonFix
Head higher than 36 mm, or not about two thirds of the photo; eye distance under 8 mm; head not centred→Crop at 35 × 45 mm with the head centred, at most 36 mm from chin to crown and about two thirds of the height, with at least 8 mm between the eyes.
Background patterned, with shadows, without enough contrast to face and hair, or with other people or objects→Use a plain light-grey background (medium grey if your hair is light) with no pattern and no shadow, and be the only person in the picture.
Head tilted or turned, mouth open or expression not neutral, eyes or nose or mouth hidden→Look straight at the camera with the head level, a neutral face and the mouth closed, and push hair away from the eyes, nose and mouth.
Glasses that impair the clear view of the eyes→Take the glasses off, or use ones with no reflections, no tint and a frame clear of the eyes, so that the eyes can be recognised clearly.
Print on textured or matte paper, or with scratches, stains, stamp marks or creases→Print at high resolution on glossy, smooth photo paper without surface texture and keep the print flat and unmarked.
Photo older than six months, black and white, or a face distorted or mirrored→Take a new colour photo within the last six months and do not mirror or change the proportions of the head to make it look narrower.
05Good to know
Austria-specific things to know
- Only a maximum head height is official: the head must not be taller than 36 mm and should take about two thirds of the 45 mm height. There is no published minimum in millimetres.
- The background is not white by default: the BMI says plain light, ideally grey, matched to the hair — medium grey for light hair, light grey for dark hair.
- The eye distance (centre of one eye to centre of the other) must be at least 8 mm, optimally 10 mm — a measurable check on the 35 mm width.
- Not only the picture but the print is regulated: glossy smooth paper without surface texture, no creases, stains or stamp marks, and no mirrored or reshaped face.
06Printing
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)
07Source
Where these numbers come from
Source: oesterreich.gv.at / BMI. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- BMI Passbild-Kriterien: the photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm high; the head (chin tip to crown) about 2/3 of the image but not higher than 36 mm; high hairstyles may extend beyond the picture; eye distance at least 8 mm (10 mm optimal); head centred; not older than 6 months.
- Same page, background: plain light (ideally grey), with enough contrast to the face and hair — medium grey suits light hair, light grey suits dark hair; no pattern; no shadows on the background; only the person photographed, no other persons or objects.
- Pose and expression (oesterreich.gv.at): frontal picture, neutral expression, eyes unobstructed, mouth closed, natural skin tones; a tilted or turned head is not allowed; glasses must not impair the clear view of the eyes; head coverings worn for religious reasons are allowed; deviations only where a person's stage of development or physical conditions make anything else impossible.
- Print quality: high-quality, glossy, smooth paper without surface structure (for example a honeycomb pattern) at high print resolution; no scratches, stains, stamp impressions or creases; natural colours (no red eyes); the face sharp, high in contrast, evenly lit, without distortion, mirroring or changed proportions.
- Application: the passport application needs one colour portrait photo of 35 × 45 mm not older than six months, handed in at a passport authority in Austria (Bezirkshauptmannschaft, Magistrat, or the Magistratische Bezirksämter in Vienna); the passport is normally valid for ten years.
08Questions
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport 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.