Austrian ID Card Photo – Take It Online with PhotoGov

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.

Auto-crop the photo to fit the Austria employment authorization size (free online tool)
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Get photo for: Austrian ID card 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

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3. Upload your photo:

Picture in .jpg, .png, .heic or .gif format

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Instructions:

Take a photo or selfie with your phone
in good quality in good light

Show me instruction “How to take a photo”

Online service for processing photos from your phone for official government documents using artificial intelligence

Why PhotoGov for Austrian ID Card Photo?

Auto-crop & scale

Your face is centered

Intelligent background correction

White or light gray, automatically removes the work for you

High-resolution file

Perfect for prints and digital use

Quick and painless

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.

No specialized skills required

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.

Official Austrian ID card photo

Austrian identity cards (Personalausweis) require biometric photos that meet international ICAO standards. Below is a full breakdown of the specifications:

45mm
35mm
34.5mm
3mm

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

Come Away With the Perfect Austrian ID Card Photo at Home

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

How to take your own Austrian ID card photo

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:

1. Take a picture of 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)

2. Upload your photo to PhotoGov AI

Next, upload your image and process it through our site.

3. Receive your Passport Photo

Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.

Rules to apply in Composition

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

Instructions to Authors and Printing Instructions

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

Example photos:

Below are examples of correct and incorrect photos

How to take Austrian ID card photos for babies and kids

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.

  • If you are photographing a newborn:
  • Spread a white sheet out over the floor.
  • Place the baby down on the sheet and take their photograph against it.

For slightly older babies:

  • Prop them up in a child’s chair against a white sheet.
  • If they are still unable to hold up their head, prop it up for them using a hand behind the sheet. Ensure no one else is visible in the shot.

Where Can You Print?

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

FAQ

How old should my Austrian ID photo be?

It should be received within last six months.

Can I wear glasses in my ID photo?

Yes, so long as they don’t create glare or shadow in your eyes.

Can we take a (smartphone) selfie for Austrian ID photos?

Yes, as long as it is in compliance with biometric requirements. PhotoGov makes it easy to meet them.

Should I print my ID photo; can I provide a digital copy?

You may need both. PhotoGov has both print-ready and digital files for any use.

Can I smile in my ID picture?

No. A relaxed facial expression with closed mouth is required.

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