Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Israel id card (teudat zehut)
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 |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | If the official source does not publish a separate background rule, use a plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
Do not confuse it with another Israel document
Israel does not use one frame for everything. This page is about id card (teudat zehut) — 35 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
- passport (darkon) 50 × 50 mm
- travel document (teudat maavar) 50 × 50 mm
- visa 50 × 50 mm
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain light
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- 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.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Head covering blocking forehead or chin | Re-shoot with head covering adjusted |
| Background not white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Shadow on face or background | Re-shoot with even lighting |
| Hair covering eye area | Re-shoot with hair clear of eyes |
Israel-specific things to know
- Mandatory IN-PERSON visit at PIA bureau — photo captured on-site (no BYO needed)
- Biometric chip card delivered by courier 7-10 business days after application
- Mandatory for all residents from age 16
- Head coverings OK if not covering forehead/chin
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Where these numbers come from
Source: Population and Immigration Authority of Israel. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- The Population and Immigration Authority says first IDs, new biometric IDs and replacement IDs require an in-person application.
- The first-ID brochure states that the ID photo is taken at the office during the application process.
- The brochure says no additional photos are required.
- Biometric documentation includes smart documents with a facial photo and two fingerprints.
- The profile is therefore modeled as authority-capture rather than applicant-supplied print photos.
What the cropper is still good for here
It will not produce the official photo for this document. It is here for the neighbouring jobs: a portrait for the application form, a copy for your own records, or another Israel document that does accept a photo you prepared yourself.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload the photo you want to resize.
- Pick the country and document — the exact size and head ratio come from that profile.
- Download the result — cropped, resized and face-aligned entirely in your browser.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
If the official source does not publish a separate background rule, use a plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain light A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. 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.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.