UK Passport Photo — Size 35×45 mm
A UK passport photo is 35×45 mm with a plain white or cream background. The head (chin to crown) must measure 29–34 mm. Pixel dimensions at 300 DPI: 413×531 px. Accepted for UK Passport and UK Visa applications.
Photo Specifications
| Width × Height (mm) | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixel Size @ 300 DPI | 413 × 531 px |
| DPI | 300 |
| Background Color | White (#FFFFFF) or cream/light grey |
| Head Height (chin to crown) | 29–34 mm |
| Face Proportion | Face centered, looking directly at camera |
| Max File Size | — (print); digital upload per application system |
| Applicable Documents | UK Passport, UK Visa |
| Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
Official Acceptance: Online-Generated Accepted
HM Passport Office accepts online-produced passport photos that meet the specifications above. The photo must be taken within the last month, show a neutral expression with mouth closed, and have no shadows, glare, or filters. AI background removal and size cropping are acceptable as long as the face is unaltered and the background is plain white or cream.
Source: gov.uk — Passport Photo Requirements · Verified: 2026-10-17
How to Make a UK Passport Photo Online
Upload Your Photo
Upload a recent photo (taken within 1 month) in JPG, PNG, or WebP format, max 10MB. A selfie works as long as you face the camera directly with a neutral expression.
Choose UK Passport Size
Select "UK Passport (35×45 mm)" from the size options. The AI will automatically crop to the correct dimensions with proper head positioning.
Replace Background
Choose white or cream background. Our AI removes the existing background and replaces it with a uniform plain background, meeting HM Passport Office requirements.
Download
Download your compliant UK passport photo instantly. The file is ready to print at 300 DPI or upload digitally to your passport application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if it meets size, background and head-height rules. The face must be centered, looking directly at the camera, with a neutral expression and mouth closed. The background must be plain white or cream. Our AI will auto-crop and format it to 35x45 mm.
The head (from chin to crown) must measure between 29 and 34 mm. The total photo size is 35x45 mm.
The photo must have been taken within the last month and reflect your current appearance.
No. You must have a neutral expression with your mouth closed. No smiling, frowning, or raised eyebrows. Both eyes must be open and clearly visible.
Privacy & Data Protection
All AI processing runs on our own servers — your photo is never uploaded to third-party services. Facial photos are sensitive personal information under PIPL and GDPR. We process your photo solely for ID photo generation and automatically delete it within 10 minutes after download. No data leaves our servers. Separate consent is required before upload.
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