# Australia ID Card Photo Maker, 35x45 mm

Country: Australia

Document: ID Card

Page language: en

Page: [Australia ID Card Photo Maker, 35x45 mm](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/au/id/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-01-25

## Photo specifications

These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below.

| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo dimensions | 35 × 45 mm |
| Photo paper | Glossy or matte |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 413 × 531 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white or light grey background that contrasts with face
- Head size: Face height 32-36mm (70-80% of photo)
- Glasses: Not permitted.
- Even lighting; no harsh shadows.
- Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden.
- Color photo.
- Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions.
- Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions.
- No earphones or wireless devices.

## Common rejection reasons

- Wrong photo size — Must be 35x45mm (passport-sized), not the US 2x2 inch format

- Wearing glasses — All eyeglasses must be removed for NSW Photo Card and ID photos

- Non-white background — Background must be plain white or light grey with no patterns or shadows

- Face obscured by hair — Hair must not cover the face, particularly the eyes

- Wrong expression — Must have neutral expression with mouth closed and no smiling

- Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect current appearance

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/driver-and-rider-licences/proof-of-identity/taking-your-photo/photo-requirements)

The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.

## Create a photo with One Dollar Passport Photo

The service sizes, crops and checks a photo for the selected document. Its output settings are service choices, not additional government requirements.

- Digital photo download: $1 USD.
- Print-ready sheet download: $5 USD. Printing is separate.
- Optional human expert review: +$4.99 USD.

[Open the photo tool](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/au/id/)