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UK Passport Photo Maker — 35×45 mm

Line up your photo with the 29–34 mm head guides and you're ready to print or upload.

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  • Files stay on your device

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Line your face up between the dashed ovals: chin at the bottom of the green oval, top of head inside it. Use a plain light background and even lighting.
Print sheet

35×45 mm at 300 DPI = 413×531 px. Print the sheet at 100% (“actual size”) at a photo shop or at home. Always check your government’s current photo rules before applying.

Your files are processed entirely in your browser using built-in web technologies. They are not uploaded to our servers, and closing the page clears them from memory.

How to uK Passport Photo Maker (35×45 mm)

  1. Stand in front of a plain cream or light-grey wall with even lighting and no shadows. Remove glasses and keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
  2. Upload the photo — the UK 35×45 mm preset is selected. Zoom and drag until your head fits between the guides.
  3. Download the single photo for online applications, or a 4×6 inch sheet to print at any photo kiosk for a few cents — print at 100% scale, never “fit to page”.

What does this tool do?

UK printed passport photos must be 35 mm wide by 45 mm high, with your head (chin to crown) between 29 and 34 mm. The background should be plain cream or light grey, and you must not wear glasses. Expressions should be neutral with your mouth closed and eyes open.

For the online application, HM Passport Office asks for a digital photo — you can upload the single image from this tool, which is a high-resolution 35×45 mm photo at 300 DPI. Your photos are processed in your browser and never uploaded.

UK passport photo rules

Summarised from HM Passport Office guidance:

RuleRequirement
Printed size35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
In pixels (300 DPI)413 × 531 px; online uploads at least 600 × 750 px
Head height29–34 mm, chin to crown
BackgroundPlain cream or light grey
GlassesNot allowed
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed
Age of photoTaken in the last month

Accuracy and limits

  • Paper applications need your photos countersigned in some cases. Always check the current rules on GOV.UK before you apply.

Privacy

Your files are processed entirely in your browser using built-in web technologies. They are not uploaded to our servers, and closing the page clears them from memory. There's no account to create and nothing to install.

Frequently asked questions

What background colour is a UK passport photo?

Plain cream or light grey. White can be accepted but often looks washed out; avoid patterns, doors and shadows.

Can I take my own UK passport photo?

Yes. For online applications you can take it at home with a phone, as long as it meets the rules. Ask someone else to take it rather than using a selfie, which distorts your face.

Is 35×45 mm the same as the EU size?

Yes, the printed size is the same, but head-size and background rules differ slightly between countries. Use the Schengen preset for EU visa photos.

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