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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 Free preview, $3 to download or included on Pro 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

Start from a photo you already have

A phone shot against any wall works, because the background gets replaced. Italy accepts a photo taken within the last 6 months, so an older picture will not pass.

2

Background replaced with plain light grey or white

Your outline, including hair and clothing edges, is separated from the original photo and composited onto the plain light grey or white that Italy requires for a passport.

3

Cropped to 35×45mm at 600 DPI

That is 827×1063 pixels (1.38×1.77 inches). The head is placed 32-36mm from chin to crown, 71-80% of the frame height. Drag the crop box if you want the face sitting differently in the frame.

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. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

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. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

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. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 2 a day and a free account 5 a day, 10 a month. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?

Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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