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Germany Passport (Biometric)
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35×45 mm at 300 DPI, light grey background, 1024 KB max. Made in your browser, nothing uploaded.

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Auto-cropped to spec, processed on your device

Light grey background (no white) per ICAO 9303 biometric standard. Neutral expression, mouth closed. Head 32–36 mm chin to crown. Glasses only if non-tinted and no reflection.

Germany Passport (Biometric)
Bundesdruckerei / Federal Foreign Office — auswaertiges-amt.de
35×45 mm
413×531px @ 300 DPI
Head: 71-80%
50-1024 KB · JPEG
Light grey background (no white) per ICAO 9303 biometric standard. Neutral expression, mouth closed. Head 32–36 mm chin to crown. Glasses only if non-tinted and no reflection.
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Germany Passport (Biometric) Photo Maker — Free, Fast & Private

The Germany Passport (Biometric) photo is a 35×45 mm image — 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. The head must occupy 71% to 80% of the total photo height, with eyes positioned between 58% and 68% from the bottom. The background must be light grey. File size: between 50 KB and 1024 KB in JPEG.

Light grey background (no white) per ICAO 9303 biometric standard. Neutral expression, mouth closed. Head 32–36 mm chin to crown. Glasses only if non-tinted and no reflection.

MiniPx automates all of this. Drop a clear front-facing photo into the tool above. BiRefNet removes the original background; MediaPipe's face detector positions your eyes per the spec; the cutout is composed onto the correct background colour and exported in the required format and size range. The entire pipeline runs inside your browser — no server upload, no third party seeing your ID photo.

Source spec: Bundesdruckerei / Federal Foreign Office — auswaertiges-amt.de. We track changes to the published requirements and update this page when specs change. If you notice an outdated detail, email contact@minipx.com.

How it works

  1. Upload a clear photo: A front-facing photo with good lighting works best. Plain background helps but isn't required — MiniPx will replace it with the Germany Passport (Biometric) spec background automatically.
  2. AI processing: Background removal (BiRefNet) and face detection (MediaPipe) run on your device. Takes 1-5 seconds depending on your hardware.
  3. Compliance check: MiniPx positions your eyes per the Germany spec (58-68% from bottom) and applies the correct background colour.
  4. Download or print: Save the JPEG file. Pro tier unlocks the print sheet and removes the watermark.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Germany Passport (Biometric) photo dimensions?
The official Germany Passport (Biometric) photo is 35×45 mm, which is 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. File size must be between 50 KB and 1024 KB in JPEG format.
What background does the Germany Passport (Biometric) require?
Light grey background (no white) per ICAO 9303 biometric standard. Neutral expression, mouth closed. Head 32–36 mm chin to crown. Glasses only if non-tinted and no reflection. The exact background colour is #E8E8E8. MiniPx applies this automatically.
Will this photo be accepted by the application portal?
MiniPx generates the photo at the published specifications from the issuing authority. Always do a final visual check against the latest requirements on the official portal before submitting, as specs can change.
Does MiniPx upload my photo?
No. Face detection and background removal both run inside your browser using on-device AI. Your photo never leaves your device.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Pro tier generates a 4×6 inch print sheet with multiple copies of the photo arranged for a standard photo lab print. Free tier outputs a single watermarked preview.