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NLID cardchecked November 10, 2026

Netherlands ID card photo

35 × 45 mm

Netherlands ID card photos are 35 × 45 mm, with the head 26–30 mm from chin to crown, on a light grey / light blue / white background.

35 mm 45 mm 26–30 mm

Checks

  1. Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.

Netherlands ID card photo rules

35 mm 45 mm 26–30 mm
Print size
35 × 45 mm
Pixels at 300 dpi
413 × 531 px
Pixels at 600 dpi
827 × 1063 px
Head height
26–30 mm
Background
light grey / light blue / white
Glasses
Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses
Expression
neutral, mouth closed
Editing
The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.

“Niet bewerkt (not edited).”

  • Face width ear to ear 16–20 mm.
  • Age 10 and under: 19–30 mm.
  • Printed at 400 dpi or more on smooth photo paper.

What we do: crop, straighten and resize your photo to the exact size. We never retouch your face or change the background.

How it works

  1. Take the photo

    Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.

  2. Check it here

    Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.

  3. Fix what failed

    Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.

  4. Get the file

    Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.

Questions

What size is a Netherlands ID card photo?

35 × 45 mm. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be 26–30 mm.

What background colour does a Netherlands ID card photo need?

Light grey / light blue / white. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.

Can I wear glasses in a Netherlands ID card photo?

Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses

Can I take a Netherlands ID card photo at home?

Yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Take it against a plain wall in daylight, then check it here. We crop it to the exact size without editing it.

Will you remove the background or retouch my face?

No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.