Italy ID Card Photo – 35x45 mm Online with PhotoGov

Name: Make Italy ID card Photo for Free
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Do you require a biometric photo for your Italian ID card (Carta d’Identità)? You can use PhotoGov to create a 35x45 mm (1.4x1.8 inch) photo of the required format from your smartphone in a few seconds. Snap one selfie, and we will crop, resize, and format your passport photo to the correct specifications issued by the Italian government — ready to be printed or used online.

Auto-crop the photo to fit the Italy employment authorization size (free online tool)
Full document requirements for photos
How to get a photo - tutorial

Service Key Features

Our online passport photo tool offers several features to help you create the perfect photo:

Instantly auto-crops to 35x45 mm

No need to adjust manually

Resize

You can also resize your picture as needed through PhotoGov, meaning that the end result will be a perfectly proportioned image that will fit just right into your Italy ID Card Photo

Background Removal

Replace your background with a clean white or light-grey background

Brightness and Contrast

Properly balanced, there is no overexposed glare at any level of magnification

Italian ID Card Photo Technical Requirements

Your photo on your Italian electronic identity card (Carta d’Identità Elettronica – CIE) must adhere to the following specifications:

Dimensions and Image Quality

45mm

35mm

33.5mm

2mm

Layout, size and scale by indentation for the IT employment authorization

Size 35 x 45 mm
Head height 32–36 mm
Top-to-top distance of hair 2-5 mm
Resolution 300 DPI
File Size Between 50 KB to 5MB
File format JPEG or PNG
Printable Yes
Digital Submission Accepted
Background White, or very light grey
Lighting Even, no shadows or reflection

*Data from government agencies

Facial Appearance

Technical requirements if you are going to process the photo yourself through Photoshop or other services:

Look/Expression:

Expression Neutral, no smile, mouth closed

Eyes

Open, clearly visible

Glasses

Glasses are permitted as long as there is no reflection or tinted lenses

Hats

Religious/medical only

Face Apperance

Picture of entire face is required

How to Take an Italy ID Card Photo

Choose your document
Go to PhotoGov. net and choose Italy ID card – 35x45 mm
Take a photo
Provide a front facing photograph against a light coloured wall with a smartphone or camera,Head straight, and both open your eyes and mouth
Upload your selfie
PhotoGov is going to automatically crop, scale and sharpen your photo
Download the final version
Receive a digital and printable file that complies with all of Italy’s ID photo rules

How to Take the Ideal Picture

Light: Natural light or soft artificial light to prevent any shadows

Camera distance: Using your device’s front camera and someone to take the photo, stand 1-1.5m away

Background: One with white/light/ empty wall is preferred. Avoid textures and objects

Position: You can sit or stand. Look directly at the camera

How to take your own Italy 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.

How to take selfies for a employment authorization

Clean background. More light. Not a blurry photo.
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.

Upload your employment authorization photo to PhotoGov

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.

Download ready photo for employment authorization IT document

Printing and Submission

Print: Print on High quality and use Gloss photo paper or Matte photo paper

Photo size: Please make sure that the photo you upload is printed as 35x45 mm (3.5x4. 5 cm)

Submission: One printed photo for in person applications. If CIE’s request is online, submit the digital file

How to take Italy 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.

Disscussion Issues And How To Aboid Them

Wrong size – The photo must measure 35 45 mm. Use auto-resize on PhotoGov

Dim or non-uniform lighting – Ensure lighting is even on your face and on your background

Reflections in glasses – Remove your glasses or angle them to prevent glare

Facial expression – Keep your face tolerant and relaxed

Improper background — Steer clear from colored, busy, or patterned backgrounds. Try our all-in-one deletion tool

FAQ

How new does my picture have to be?
Your Italy ID card picture must be taken in the past 6 months.
Can I smile in the photo?
No. A blank facial expression is to be used—no big fake grins or faces.
Can I wear glasses?
All right, but only if you can see out of them, and if there’s no glare or shadows for your eyes.
What should I wear?
In this case, avoid white tops that can disappear in the background. Dress as normal—no uniforms, no logos.
Is a selfie all right for ID photos in Italy?
Yes, if the selfie complies with all biometric requirements. PhotoGov guarantees that your photo will get corrected automatically.
Is the digital file suitable for online submission?
Yes. PhotoGov provides images that comply with online application submission requirements in high resolution.
Can I print the photographic myself?
Yes. You don’t really need special photo paper, either, just use the best photo paper quality you have as long as the final print is 35 mm 45 mm.