45 × 60 mm (1.77 × 2.36 in) · 531 × 709 px · 24–33 mm · white, light grey, or light blue
You see the credit cost before you run · Results vary by photo
One AI ID photo: 10 credits (≈ US$0.40 on the Starter plan), every size included.
Guideline: no official head size is published
A plain background added by AI is common for this size. The form or office you send it to still has the final say.
JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 40 megapixels
Choose a photo, line your face up with the guides, then download the photo at the exact pixel size and a print sheet with as many copies as fit. Your photo is processed on your device and not uploaded.
Before you start: stand in front of a plain white or light wall, ask someone else to take the photo, face even light (a window works well), and turn off filters and beauty mode.
This free tool only crops and resizes. It does not change the background or the lighting, and it cannot guarantee that your photo will be accepted.
Need a plain background for a CV, a form or a studio-size print? The AI tool swaps it in for 10 credits (≈ US$0.40 on the Starter plan). It does not fix lighting or shadows.
24–33 mm (top of the hair; 40–55% of the photo height)
Background
white, light grey, or light blue
4 × 6 in print sheet
4 photos per sheet
Source
Bewerbungsfoto (common layout; no official millimetre specification)
Last checked
A photo on a German résumé is optional. A common practice is a portrait of about 45 × 60 mm on a clean background.
Photo check
Do this, avoid that
DoSoft window light, plain wall
AvoidHarsh overhead light, busy background
DoNeutral expression, eyes open, hair off the face
AvoidBig smile, tilted head, sunglasses
What the German job application photo needs
A German job application photo is 45 × 60 mm, which is 1.77 × 2.36 in. The editor exports it at 531 × 709 px, enough for a sharp print at 300 dpi.
The issuing office publishes no head size in millimetres for this photo. A head of 24–33 mm from the chin to the top of the hair (40–55% of the height) is the usual layout, so the editor shows it as a guide, not a rule.
Accepted backgrounds: white, light grey, or light blue. Use one plain colour with no shadows or patterns; the editor starts with white.
On a 4 × 6 in (10 × 15 cm) sheet, 4 photos fit with cut lines. Print it at 100% scale, not “fit to page”, and cut along the lines.
No other document in our list uses 45 × 60 mm, so a photo cut for another country will not fit this one.
Check the latest rules
These measurements were last checked on 2026-10-14 against the source above. Photo rules change and offices can be strict, so check your government's or embassy's current requirements before you print or submit. We cannot guarantee that a photo will be accepted.
FAQ
Questions about the German job application photo
What size is a German job application photo?
45 × 60 mm, which is 1.77 × 2.36 in. As a digital file it is 531 × 709 px.
How big should the head be in a German job application photo?
No official figure in millimetres is published. A head of 24–33 mm from the chin to the top of the hair (40–55% of the height) is the usual layout; follow any instruction the office gives you.
What background colour does a German job application photo need?
Accepted backgrounds: white, light grey, or light blue. Use one plain colour with no shadows or patterns; the editor starts with white.
Can I print a German job application photo at home or at a photo shop?
Yes. Download the 4 × 6 in sheet with 4 photos, print it at 100% scale on photo paper at home or at any photo lab, then cut along the lines.
Will my German job application photo be accepted?
We cannot promise that. The editor helps you match the size and head height, but offices also check the background, lighting, expression, glasses and how recent the photo is. Check your government's latest rules before you submit.
How do I make a German job application photo with Methodhelm?
Take a front-facing photo against a plain white or light wall, then open the free crop on this page. Choose your photo, line your face up with the 45 × 60 mm guides and download the photo or a print sheet. It runs on your device and keeps your original photo as it is.
Upload a portrait and AI replaces the background with a plain colour; the editor then opens with the 45 × 60 mm frame and its guides selected. Your face is not retouched. A changed background is common for this size, but the form or office you send it to has the final say.
