Germany passport & visa photo maker
Choose the Germany document you need below. We size your head to the official rules, fix the background and give you a digital file and a print sheet. Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device.
1Choose country and photo size
2Add your photo
Or drop a photo here. Face the camera in front of a plain light wall, no glasses.
3Adjust
Replaces the background and cleans the edges around your hair. Hold Compare on the photo to see the difference.
4Check
- Checks appear after you add a photo.
5Download
Digital photo
For online applications.
Print sheet
Print at 100% scale. A 4×6 in sheet prints at any photo kiosk or pharmacy.
Germany photo sizes
| Document | Size | Head (chin to crown) | Background | Digital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German passport photo | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm | Light grey | – |
| Schengen visa photo | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm | White | – |
German passport photo
Office photo: Since 1 May 2025, German passport and ID photos are taken digitally at the citizens’ office or by a certified photographer. Printed home photos are no longer accepted.
- Size: 35 × 45 mm.
- Head from chin to crown: 32–36 mm.
- Background: light grey, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- Biometric 35 × 45 mm format, head 32–36 mm.
- Neutral, preferably light grey background.
- Photo taken at the authority or uploaded by a certified photographer (QR code).
Checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with City of Wiesbaden – New rules for photos since 01.05.2025 before you apply.
Schengen visa photo
Light, plain background. Some consulates prefer light grey; check your consulate’s checklist.
- Size: 35 × 45 mm.
- Head from chin to crown: 32–36 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
Checked in September 2026. Rules change, so confirm with European Commission – Visa policy before you apply.
How to take a photo that gets accepted
- Stand about 1 m (3–4 ft) in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window for soft, even light.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level from about 1.2 m (4 ft), or use a timer. Keep your shoulders in the frame.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if your whole face is visible.
- Upload the photo, check the green head guides and the checklist, then download or print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a German passport photo?
35 × 45 mm, with the head 32–36 mm from chin to crown and a light grey background. Since 1 May 2025, German passport and ID photos are taken digitally at the citizens’ office or by a certified photographer. Printed home photos are no longer accepted.
What size is a Schengen visa photo?
35 × 45 mm with a white background.
Can I take the photo at home?
For German passport photo: no, the photo is taken at the office or by a certified photographer. For the other documents on this page you can take it at home and size it here.
Where can I print it?
Download the 4×6 in (10×15 cm) sheet and print it as a normal photo at a pharmacy, supermarket or photo kiosk, or at home on photo paper at 100% scale.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Face detection, cropping and background removal run inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and we never see it.