Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Bulgaria ID card
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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 | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background. |
| Glasses | No dark glasses; eyes must be clearly visible. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What this document is
The Bulgarian identity card, the lichna karta, is applied for in person at the Bulgarian identity documents unit of the Ministry of Interior — at the SDVR, an ODMVR or a district police office for the permanent address. When the biometric data are taken, an officer photographs the face and records the signature with a digital camera. A first card is applied for within 30 days of turning 14.
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 70–80%
- 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 light background.
- 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
Bulgaria-specific things to know
- Bulgaria photographs the applicant itself — in Bulgaria and at a consulate with digital equipment — so most applicants hand in no photograph at all.
- A photograph is enclosed only at a mission «where no technical capacity is available», and the page that carries the heading «Requirements for the photo» gives no requirement beyond that.
- A «significant or permanent alteration of the facial image» is itself a ground for a new ID card within 30 days, and a proxy application is possible only if the face has not changed significantly.
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: Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria (consular missions). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria, «Description of the procedure» (identity documents): Bulgarian nationals request the issuance of ID cards within 30 days in the cases of expired validity, damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen documents, a change of names, the unique identification number, sex or nationality or «significant or permanent alteration of the facial image», and a change of the address of residence; an ID card can be issued before its validity expires upon the applicant's request.
- Same description, in Bulgaria: the applicants appear in person at the Bulgarian Identity Documents unit within the Metropolitan Police, the respective Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior or the local police station; «The official accepts the application and the attached to it documents. They take the facial image of the applicant and capture their signature. The applicant is given a registration receipt bearing the place and the date of delivery.»; for a significant or enduring change of the facial image an official document of the competent authorities is attached; a proxy certified by a notary authorisation may apply if there is no change of name, identification number, sex, residence or significant facial image change and the biometric data were captured within 59 months before the application.
- Same description, abroad: Bulgarian nationals abroad can apply at the diplomatic or consular representations that are technically equipped for the purpose; «Upon accepting the application officials take digitally the signature and the facial image of the applicant», enter the data, the signature and the photograph of the applicant in the automated information system and send the request to the Bulgarian Identity Documents Directorate, which answers within 5 working days on the consistency of the data; an electronic application is possible through the e-services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a qualified electronic signature if, among other conditions, there is no substantial or permanent alteration of the facial image.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, «Identity Card» (Internet Archive copy of 28 December 2025): any Bulgarian citizen residing abroad may submit an identity card issuance application at a diplomatic or consular mission, in person; «Consular official takes a digital image of the applicant's signature and face.»; the consular official informs the applicant about the issued ID card within 5 working days upon the confirmation, or within 7 working days of discrepancies to be eliminated; «Requirements for the photo: At missions where no technical capacity is available for taking digital images of applicants' signatures and faces upon acceptance of their applications, they shall submit their identity card issuance applications with a photograph enclosed.»; the ID card is issued by the Ministry of Interior and can be transferred through official channels by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via a carrier company.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must an ID card photo be in Bulgaria?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% 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?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background.
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.