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Italy Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo — the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain light grey or white background required for Italy passport, and produces a spec-exact 35×45mm image ready to submit.

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100% private — deleted after processing No sign-up to preview Spec-exact 35×45mm output

How to make a Italy passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire Italy passport spec pipeline — background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression — in one pass.

1

Upload any photo of yourself

Use your phone or webcam against any background — a plain wall, a cluttered room, an office. The tool segments you from whatever is behind you, so you don't need a plain light grey or white backdrop before shooting.

2

Background is removed and replaced

The AI detects your face and body, removes the original background, and composites you onto the plain light grey or white required for Italy passport applications. Hair and clothing edges are preserved.

3

Auto-crop to 35×45mm and download

Your face is auto-positioned within the 35×45mm frame at 600 DPI, and the output JPEG stays under 240 KB. Drag the crop box to fine-tune the position if needed.

Understanding the Italy passport spec

Italian passports follow the ICAO 35x45mm standard with the head measuring 32-36mm from chin to crown, on a plain light grey or white background. The photo is submitted with the application at a Questura or Commissariato, and since the Agenda Passaporto booking system was introduced it is also uploaded when the appointment is reserved. Italy applies the ICAO neutral-expression rule strictly.

Dimensions
35×45 mm
1.38 × 1.77 in
Resolution
600 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain light grey or white
AI-swapped
Head height
32–36 mm
Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

  • 35x45mm ICAO biometric
  • Plain light background (light grey or white)
  • Head 32-36mm, neutral expression
  • Both eyes open, no smile
  • Taken within the last 6 months

Where Italy passport photos are actually used

Italy accepts both light grey and white, making it more forgiving than Germany next door. The bigger practical issue is Agenda Passaporto — the photo is uploaded at booking, so a non-compliant image is caught weeks before you reach the counter.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Italian passport application at a Questura
  • Carta d Identita Elettronica (CIE)
  • Permesso di Soggiorno for non-EU residents
  • Italian driving licence via the Motorizzazione Civile
  • Consular registration (AIRE) paperwork

Italy passport photo FAQ

When do I upload the photo for an Italian passport?
At the point of booking. The Agenda Passaporto system takes the image when you reserve the appointment, so a non-compliant photo is flagged weeks before you reach the Questura counter rather than on the day.

What size is a Italy passport photo?
35×45mm (1.38×1.77 inches) at 600 DPI, on a plain light grey or white background. The head must measure 32-36mm from chin to the top of the head.

What background color does Italy require for passport photos?
Plain light grey or white. Photos on the wrong background — cream, beige, colored, or textured — are the most common reason for rejection. This tool automatically replaces your background with the correct one.

Can I take a Italy passport photo with my phone?
Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 35×45mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?
The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 600 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through — if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?
No. Your photo is processed in memory and never stored on disk. The AI background removal runs server-side (the model is too large for a browser), but the input image is discarded immediately after processing. Nothing is logged, saved, or shared.

Can I print the Italy passport photo at home?
Yes. The output is a 600 DPI JPEG at exactly 35×45mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?
No sign-up required for basic use. Guests get 2 photos per day; free accounts get 3 per day. For higher volume, Pro plans unlock unlimited photos.

What if the background removal is not perfect?
The AI handles hair, clothing edges, and skin tones well for the vast majority of photos. If you see an edge artifact, try re-uploading with better lighting — indirect natural light from a window works best. You can also skip the background swap and crop only.
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