Italy ID Card Photo: Carta d Identita 35x45 mm Rules (2026)
Italy ID card photo rules for Carta d Identita workflows: 35x45 mm format, light background guidance, and practical print tips for a compliant photo.
Overview
Italy’s electronic ID card (Carta d’Identità) requires a clean, biometric-style portrait photo. Accurate dimensions and a uniform background help avoid rejections when printing.
This guide covers the essentials: correct size, background, and a straightforward, front-facing portrait.
Official Specifications
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Document | National ID |
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Background | Light / neutral |
| Head height | 32–36 mm |
| Note | Face occupies ~70–80% of photo height (derived head/face range). |
Italian ID photos are commonly 35×45 mm with a uniform, light background. Keep the head centred and sized according to the official guidance.
Background Requirements
Use a uniform light background with no patterns or shadows. Avoid gradients caused by uneven wall lighting.
How to Make It with Passlens
Passlens includes the Italy National ID preset and exports a print-ready file at true DPI.
- Open Passlens and select Italy National ID.
- Upload your portrait photo.
- Use Auto fit and adjust rotation/zoom if needed.
- Set a uniform light background.
- Export at 300/600 DPI and print at 100% scale.
