Picwright

UK Driving Licence Photo Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 827 × 1063 px. The settings below are already filled in for the UK Driving Licence Photo.

UK Driving Licence Photo requirements

UK Driving Licence Photo size guide — 35 × 45 mm · 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI · Head height 64%–76% of photo height
UK Driving Licence Photo size guide
Size35 × 45 mm
Pixels (our output)827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI
FormatJPEG
BackgroundLight grey, Cream
Head height64%–76% of photo height
  • 45 mm high × 35 mm wide, same rules as a passport photo
  • Plain light grey or cream background
  • Head 29–34 mm, neutral expression, no glasses
  • For paper D1 applications; online applications reuse your passport photo

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the official page or notice before you submit.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a UK Driving Licence Photo?

35 × 45 mm. Picwright exports 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 DPI, as a JPEG.

What background colour is required?

A plain light grey or cream background. If yours is not, Picwright can replace it with AI right in your browser.

Can I print it?

Yes. Download the 4×6 inch print sheet, print it as a normal 4×6 photo and cut along the guides. Each copy prints at exactly 35 × 45 mm.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Cropping, background removal and compression all run on your device. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

Are these the latest official requirements?

They are taken from the official guidance, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.

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