Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Switzerland 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 | 64–76% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 29–34 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects. |
| Glasses | Glasses permitted only if eyes are fully visible and there are no 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 64–76%
- 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: uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects.
- 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
Switzerland-specific things to know
- ID card uniquely accepts both color and B&W (passport is color only)
- Head 29-34mm Swiss narrower range
- Issued at commune of residence — capture options vary by canton
- New biometric chip ID card rolling out since November 2025
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: fedpol / Swiss Confederation. Last checked against the official page on 17 May 2026.
What the source confirms
- Swiss ID-card paper photos use the same official passport/ID photo standard.
- The photo must be 35 × 45 mm and not older than 1 year.
- The face height must be 29-34 mm.
- The photo must show a straight-on view with straight shoulders and a plain background.
- Rounded corners, uniforms and head coverings are not accepted unless an exception applies.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must an ID card photo be in Switzerland?
35 × 45 mm. 64–76% 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?
64–76% of photo height. 29–34 mm chin to crown.
What background does this document need?
Uniform neutral background without shadows or foreign objects.
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.