Italy Passport Photo Size & Free Resizer

Italy's Foreign Ministry ICAO guidelines for the electronic passport and identity card ask for a recent colour photo (no more than 6 months old), 35 x 45 mm, on a white, evenly lit background, with the face covering 70 to 80% of the photo from the base of the chin to the forehead.

1 Choose what the photo is for

413 x 531 px35 x 45 mmBackground: white, evenly lit

2 Add your photo

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed and eyes open. Print on high-quality paper; this tool's 413 x 531 pixel file prints at 35 x 45 mm at 300 DPI.

Italy Passport Photo requirements

Print size	35 x 45 mm
Pixels (this tool)	413 x 531
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	White, evenly lit

Pixels here are calculated from the official print size.

Official source: www.esteri.it · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your Italy Passport Photo in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (white, evenly lit).
Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Flash reflections on the face, and especially red eye.
Sunglasses or tinted lenses, heavy frames, or frames covering any part of the eyes.
Glare on glasses. Tilt your head slightly to avoid it.
Head coverings, unless for religious reasons with the face outline and both sides of the face visible.
Other people or objects in the background.

Frequently asked questions

How big should my face be in an Italian passport photo?

The face should cover 70 to 80% of the photo, measured from the base of the chin to the forehead.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the Italy Passport Photo size in pixels?

413 x 531 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Italy Passport Photo.

What is the Italy Passport Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

35 x 45 mm.

How do I resize a photo for the Italy Passport Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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