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UK passport photo maker

UK passport photo size and requirements

The UK has two different answers, and mixing them up is the usual reason a photo is rejected. A printed photo is 35 by 45 mm. An online application needs a digital file of at least 600 by 750 pixels, which the 35 by 45 mm crop at 300 DPI does not reach, so the printed size is not a valid upload.

UK passport photo size: 413 by 531 pixels, 35 x 45 mm, head 29 to 34 mm from chin to crown
UK passport: 35 x 45 mm (413 x 531 px), head 29 to 34 mm from chin to crown.
Print size35 x 45 mm
Digital size413 x 531 px
Head height29 to 34 mm from chin to crown
BackgroundPlain, light, uniform, no shadow
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open and visible
Digital applicationAt least 600 x 750 px, 50 KB to 10 MB
Printed application35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 px at 300 DPI

Source: HM Passport Office, digital photo rules

Details

How to use UK passport photo maker

What the tool does, how to run it, and what to expect from the result.

How to crop a 35 x 45 mm UK passport photo

The UK spec is precise about two things: the 35 x 45 mm size and the 29 to 34 mm head height. This page locks the first and marks the second on the canvas.

Note the split between the print spec and the digital spec: the online application will not accept a file smaller than 600 x 750 pixels.

  • Photograph the subject facing the camera against a plain cream or light grey wall, no glasses, no shadow behind the head.
  • Upload the portrait onto the locked 413 x 531 pixel canvas.
  • Zoom until the head fills the crown-to-chin guide band, which marks the 29 to 34 mm requirement.
  • Drag vertically until the eyes are inside the eye guide band.
  • Apply neutral cleanup if the wall tone is uneven, export as JPG, and print at 35 x 45 mm. For the online application, supply a version at 600 x 750 pixels or larger.

Why UK passport photos need their own preset

A UK passport photo is not the same as a U.S. square photo. The frame is vertical, the head proportions are different, and the alignment needs to be judged inside the correct aspect ratio from the start.

That is what this page solves: it keeps the editor anchored to the UK-style format so the user is working inside the actual destination shape instead of a generic crop box.

How this helps before upload or print

The most practical flow is simple: upload a portrait, align the face to the guide area, tidy a bright background if needed, and export a UK-style document photo that is ready for the next step.

  • 35 × 45 mm UK passport-style exports
  • Vertical document-photo framing
  • Visible eye-line and head-size targets
  • Private client-side handling of portrait images
Tips

Getting a better result out of UK passport photo maker

Specific settings and thresholds, not general advice.

  • The locked preset is 413 x 531 pixels, which is 35 x 45 mm at 300 DPI, the size of a printed UK passport photo.
  • The UK digital service has a different rule from the print rule: a photo uploaded to the online passport application must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, and between 50 KB and 10 MB. The 413 x 531 export meets the print spec but is below the digital minimum, so upscale it or re-export at a larger size before uploading online.
  • HM Passport Office wants the head from chin to crown to measure between 29 mm and 34 mm on the 45 mm tall photo, which is 64 to 76 percent of the frame. The crown and chin guides here mark that band.
  • The background must be plain cream or light grey, with no pattern, no shadows behind the head, and no other people or objects in the frame. The neutral cleanup mode targets that light grey or cream tone rather than pure white.
  • The UK rejects glasses in passport photos unless you cannot remove them for medical reasons, and it rejects any photo where the eyes are obscured by hair or frames.
Limits

What UK passport photo maker does not do

The honest boundary, so you do not lose time finding it yourself.

  • The 413 x 531 pixel export is below the 600 x 750 pixel minimum the UK online application accepts. It is a print-spec crop, so treat it as the printable photo, not the digital upload.
  • It does not run the compliance check the Passport Office's own uploader runs. No face detection, no measurement, no verdict.
  • The background cleanup is an edge flood fill on light backgrounds and cannot remove a shadow cast on the wall behind your head, which is one of the most common UK rejection reasons.
  • It does not create a print sheet of multiple copies at 35 x 45 mm.
At a glance

Who UK passport photo maker is for

A quick way to understand who this helps, what it solves, and where it connects next.

Best fit

People preparing UK passport and UK-style document portrait photos from an existing front-facing image

Ideal for

Creating a 35 × 45 mm UK passport-style crop with visible guide lines and a plain light background

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers for the questions people usually have before trying a utility like this.

What size does this UK passport page use?

This page uses a 35 × 45 mm preset, which matches the common UK passport paper photo size.

Is this the same as a generic 35 × 45 mm ID crop?

Not exactly. The guide ratios here are tuned to the UK passport preset, so the framing expectations are slightly different.

Does the portrait stay local?

Yes. The image is framed and exported locally in the browser.

What size is a UK passport photo?

The printed photo is 35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI and the preset locked here. The digital photo uploaded to the online application is a separate spec: at least 600 x 750 pixels and between 50 KB and 10 MB.

Can I upload this 413 x 531 export to the online passport application?

Not directly. The online service requires a minimum of 600 pixels wide by 750 pixels tall. Use this page for the 35 x 45 mm printed photo, and for the digital application supply a larger file at the same framing.

How big should my head be in a UK passport photo?

Between 29 mm and 34 mm from the bottom of the chin to the crown of the head, on a photo that is 45 mm tall. That is 64 to 76 percent of the frame, and it is the band the crown and chin guides draw.

What background colour does the UK require?

Plain light grey or cream, evenly lit, with no shadows behind you. Pure white is not required and a shadow on the wall is a frequent cause of rejection. The neutral cleanup mode aims at that light tone rather than white.

Is a 35 x 45 mm UK photo the same as a generic 35 x 45 mm ID photo?

The paper size is the same but the head band is not. The UK wants 29 to 34 mm chin to crown, while many other 35 x 45 mm standards, including Schengen, want 32 to 36 mm. This page uses the UK band, so do not reuse the crop for a Schengen visa without rechecking.

Is the photo processed on a server?

No. Everything happens on a canvas in your browser and no image is uploaded.

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