Austrian ID-card photos are subjected to strict biometric guidelines. The use of the incorrect size or lighting, or the wrong format can either delay or result in rejection. With PhotoGov.com, you can size and align the photo to fit an India visa in less than a minute using our convenient and intuitive website tools to create a compliant 35x45 mm picture over a selfie on your phone. Our clever tool resizes, crops and checks your photo in just a few seconds.
Your face is centered
White or light gray, automatically removes the work for you
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Photograph your ID in one minute or less
Our online service eliminates the need to visit a photo studio or photo booth to get your passport photos taken. This can save you time and money on travel, and means you can get your photos taken from the comfort of your own home or office.
You don't need any specialized skills or knowledge to use our online passport photo service. Our platform uses advanced AI and machine learning algorithms to process your photo and ensure that it meets all official requirements. This means you don't need any experience with photo editing software or photo composition to get high-quality passport photos.
Austrian identity cards (Personalausweis) require biometric photos that meet international ICAO standards. Below is a full breakdown of the specifications:
Width | 35 mm |
Height | 45 mm |
Head height (up to top of hair) | 32–36 mm |
Distance from top of the photo to top of hair | 2–5 mm |
Image definition parameters | Sharp, in color, high contrast |
Background color | Uniform white or light gray |
Resolution (dpi) | Minimum 600 dpi |
Printable | Yes |
Suitable for online submission | Yes |
File format | JPEG or PNG |
File size | Typically 100 KB – 5 MB |
Facial expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
Glasses | Permitted if no glare or shadow |
It’s never been simpler to take your ID photo. Follow these steps:
Look for a light background — a white or beige wall will do
Use natural light — face a window or use soft light
Keep the phone at eye level — or use a little help.Involve other people
Maintain a neutral expression — don’t smile and don’t frown
Import your selfie into PhotoGov — let our AI do the rest
Download the outcome — your file is ready for printing and submission safe
If you don’t want to go through the trouble and expense of locating and hiring a professional photographer to take your picture, you can simply take your own from home. So long as you follow the below instructions carefully, you can capture the perfect employment authorization photo yourself:
Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
Just make sure your photo checks off those boxes:
You should have centered your head both vertically and horizontally
Please Keep the head height at 32-36 mm
The background should be plain and without any shadows
Wear no bright white to blend with the background
No filters, color correction or retouching is permitted
Online submission:
Your file should be in JPEG or PNG with appropriate resolution and dimensions. Austrian e-government websites generally have provisions for digital contributions
Physical submission:
Unedited high-resolution images must also be printed on matte or glossy photo paper
Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos
When taking pictures of babies and children for employment authorization, many of the same rules apply; for example, they must still adhere to the dress code, and the photograph must be high-quality and well-lit. With that being said, the State Department is generally more forgiving when it comes to the neutral expression requirement.
For slightly older babies:
After you see the perfect photo on PhotoGov, you can:
Print at home with a high-quality printer
Utilize a photo kiosk at your local pharmacy or grocery store
Post the file out for online printing
All files are precisely scaled to 35mm x 45mm and ready for printing
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