UK Passport Photo Maker
Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 700 × 900 px, 50 KB–10 MB. The settings below are already filled in for the UK Passport Photo.
UK Passport Photo requirements
| Size | 35 × 45 mm, at least 600 × 750 px |
|---|---|
| Pixels (our output) | 700 × 900 px at 508 DPI |
| File size | 50 KB–10 MB |
| Format | JPEG |
| Background | Light grey, Cream |
| Head height | 64%–76% of photo height |
- Digital photo at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall
- File size 50 KB to 10 MB
- Printed photo 35 × 45 mm, head 29–34 mm
- Plain light grey or cream background
- Taken by someone else — selfies are not accepted
Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the latest rules from GOV.UK.
How to take your UK Passport Photo at home
- Get someone else to take the photo — a selfie or a photo taken at arm’s length usually shows the wrong angle and distortion.
- Stand in front of a plain light grey or cream wall with even light, so there are no shadows on your face or behind you.
- Take off glasses, face the camera straight on with a neutral expression, mouth closed and eyes open, and keep hair away from your eyes.
- Use a photo taken in the last month — UK passport photos have to be recent, even if you look the same.
- Drop the photo above to get a digital file of at least 600 × 750 pixels for the online application, or the 35 × 45 mm print sheet for a paper form.
Common reasons your UK Passport Photo is rejected
- Smaller than 600 × 750 pixels, or a file under 50 KB or over 10 MB
- Shadows on the face or background, or a background that is patterned or too dark
- Glasses, sunglasses, or hair covering the eyes
- Head tilted, not looking at the camera, or a big smile or open mouth
- Beauty filters, retouching that changes your face, or a blurry or grainy photo
- A photo older than one month
Using your photo in a UK passport application
Online: you upload a digital photo as part of the application. Photo booths and shops that support the digital service can give you a photo code instead of a file.
Paper form: send two identical printed photos, 35 × 45 mm. Print the 4 × 6 inch sheet from the tool above and cut out two copies.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a UK Passport Photo?
35 × 45 mm, at least 600 × 750 px. Picwright exports 700 × 900 pixels at 508 DPI, 50 KB–10 MB, 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 of GOV.UK, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.
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