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.
Our online passport photo tool offers several features to help you create the perfect photo:
No need to adjust manually
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
Replace your background with a clean white or light-grey background
Properly balanced, there is no overexposed glare at any level of magnification
Your photo on your Italian electronic identity card (Carta d’Identità Elettronica – CIE) must adhere to the following specifications:
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
Technical requirements if you are going to process the photo yourself through Photoshop or other services:
Expression Neutral, no smile, mouth closed
Open, clearly visible
Glasses are permitted as long as there is no reflection or tinted lenses
Religious/medical only
Picture of entire face is required
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
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
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.
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
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:
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
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