Make your photo now
The Polish identity card (dowód osobisty) and the Polish passport share one photo specification: 35 x 45 mm on a plain white background, head 31–36 mm from chin to crown, taken face-on with a neutral expression and the mouth closed. The official gov.pl page covers both documents together.
Make my Polish ID Card Photo (Dowód Osobisty) now →
Not sure whether your photo will pass? See Why ID photos get rejected.
Polish ID Card Photo (Dowód Osobisty) requirements
| Photo size | 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Pixels (print) | 413 x 531 px at 300 DPI · 827 x 1063 px at 600 DPI |
| Head height | 31–36 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| Background | Plain white. |
| Glasses | Allowed if there is no glare, no tint, and the frames do not cover the eyes. |
| Editing | Keep edits minimal; most authorities reject retouched photos even where no explicit rule is published. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open, facing the camera straight on. |
| Official source | Official photo requirements ↗ |
Good to know
Poland requires a uniform white background — not the light grey several of its neighbours ask for. If you are replacing the background, choose white.
The photo must be no more than 6 months old, sharp, and printed on good-quality photographic paper when submitted as a print. Photos are increasingly captured or uploaded digitally at the urząd.
How to make it in 3 steps
- Take or choose a photo. Stand in front of a plain light wall in even light with no shadows, camera at eye level about 2 m away, head and shoulders in frame with space around your head.
- Crop with the head guides. The maker opens preset to the 35 x 45 mm standard with the official 31–36 mm head range marked. Drag and zoom until the crown of your head and your chin sit on the guides, then run the built-in photo check.
- Download. Save the single photo (for online uploads) or the 4 x 6 in print sheet, and print it at any photo shop, pharmacy photo kiosk or at home for the price of a regular photo print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Polish ID Card Photo (Dowód Osobisty)?
35 x 45 mm — 413 x 531 px at 300 DPI. The head must measure 31–36 mm from chin to the top of the head.
What background color does a Polish ID Card Photo (Dowód Osobisty) need?
Plain white.
Can I take a Polish ID Card Photo (Dowód Osobisty) at home with my phone?
Yes. Stand in front of a plain light wall in even daylight, have someone take a sharp, front-facing photo from about 2 m away, then crop it to the exact 35 x 45 mm standard with the free maker — the head guides show you the official head-height range.
Is this Polish ID Card Photo (Dowód Osobisty) maker really free and private?
Yes — completely free, with no ads, no watermark and no signup. Unlike photo-booth apps and paid services, your photo is processed entirely in your browser and is never uploaded to any server.
Where can I print my Polish ID Card Photo (Dowód Osobisty)?
Download the 4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm) sheet and print it as an ordinary borderless 4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm) photo at actual size (100%, no scaling) at a photo shop, a pharmacy photo kiosk, an online print service or on a home printer, then cut along the guide lines. You pay only for an ordinary photo print, not a photo-booth service fee. More detail: Printing passport photos in Poland.
Is the photo for a dowód osobisty the same as for a Polish passport?
Yes. The official Polish government page covers both documents with one specification: 35 x 45 mm, a 31–36 mm head height, plain white background, neutral expression.