United Kingdom Passport photo, done right
35 x 45 mm, plain light grey or cream background, head 29-34 mm. Upload a photo below: your face is aligned to the official guides automatically, and nothing is uploaded to any server.
- Photo size
- 35 x 45 mm
- Output
- 600 x 750 px
- Background
- Plain light grey or cream
Crown to chin 29-34 mm. No smiling. Plain expression, eyes open.
Specs are provided as guidance. Always confirm requirements with the official passport or visa authority before submitting.
Official United Kingdom passport photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 x 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital output | 600 x 750 px JPEG |
| Head height (crown to chin) | 29-34 mm |
| Background | Plain light grey or cream |
| Authority | HM Passport Office |
Crown to chin 29-34 mm. No smiling. Plain expression, eyes open.
Worth knowing
- - A plain white background is NOT accepted for UK passports; use light grey or cream.
- - Online renewals accept a digital photo, which this tool produces at the right proportions.
Questions
What size is a United Kingdom passport photo?
35 x 45 mm, with the head (crown to chin) between 29 and 34 mm. As a digital file this tool outputs 600 x 750 px. Rules per HM Passport Office.
What background does a United Kingdom passport photo need?
Plain light grey or cream. If your photo was taken against the wrong background, the background replacement feature swaps it for a compliant one on your device.
Can I take the photo myself with a phone?
Yes. Have someone take it (or use a timer) from about 1.5 meters away at eye level, facing a window or even light, against a plain wall. Then upload it here: the tool aligns your head to the official guides automatically and crops to the exact size.
How do I print it?
Download the free single photo for digital submissions, or get the Pro print sheet ($9 once): multiple copies tiled on a standard 4x6 or A4 sheet you can print at any pharmacy or photo kiosk for under a dollar.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Cropping, face detection, and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device, which matters for an identity document.
Other documents
United States Passport · United States Visa · United States Green Card / DV Lottery · United Kingdom Visa · Schengen Area Visa · Germany Passport · France Passport · Italy Passport · Netherlands Passport · Ireland Passport · Canada Passport · Canada Visa · Mexico Passport · India Passport · India Visa / OCI · China Visa · China Passport · Japan Passport · South Korea Passport · Philippines Passport · Singapore Passport · Australia Passport · New Zealand Passport · Nigeria Passport · Pakistan Passport / NICOP · South Africa Passport