UK passport — Photo Requirements
Official specifications for UK passport photos. Select a photo to automatically crop and check against these dimensions.
Note Light grey or cream background recommended
Requirements at a glance
A finished UK passport photo measures 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in). Printed at 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels.
The head, measured from the chin to the top of the hair, must be 29–34 mm tall, about 70% of the photo height. idphotopass aims for 31.5 mm, the middle of that range.
The eyes must sit 26–31 mm above the bottom edge of the photo, so the face is centred with space above the head.
The background must be light grey (#E9ECEF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or other people. idphotopass replaces the background with this colour automatically.
Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open and clearly visible. Avoid glare on glasses, and do not wear hats or head coverings unless for religious or medical reasons. Wear everyday clothes that contrast with the background.
Before you download, idphotopass checks the head height, eye position, face angle, brightness and background against the UK passport rules and tells you what to fix.
How to make a UK passport photo
- Open the editor with the UK passport spec selected.
- Choose a photo from your phone or computer (JPG, PNG or HEIC). It is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
- The face is detected and the photo is cropped to 35 × 45 mm with the head and eyes at the required heights. Adjust zoom and position if needed.
- The background is replaced with light grey and the result is checked against the rules.
- Download the single photo, or a 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print sheet with several copies and cut lines.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a UK passport photo?
A finished UK passport photo measures 35 × 45 mm (1.4 × 1.8 in). Printed at 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels. The background must be light grey (#E9ECEF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or other people. idphotopass replaces the background with this colour automatically.
Can I take a UK passport photo at home?
Yes. Stand about 1.5 m from a plain wall in even daylight, have someone take the picture at eye level, then let idphotopass crop it to 35 × 45 mm, replace the background and check the head and eye positions.
Is the UK passport photo maker free?
Yes. Cropping, background change, the compliance check and the download are all free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Processing happens entirely in your browser.
Can I print a UK passport photo myself?
Yes. Download the 4×6 in print sheet, print it at 100% on photo paper at 300 dpi and cut along the guide lines. Each photo comes out at exactly 35 × 45 mm.