UK Passport Photo Maker (35×45 mm)
UK passport photos are 35 mm wide and 45 mm high, with the head 29 to 34 mm tall on a plain light grey or cream background. This tool finds your face and places it to those measurements.
How to make a UK passport photo
- 1Take a photo facing the camera against a plain light wall.
- 2Choose it here. The United Kingdom size is already selected.
- 3Check the placement and download the digital file or print sheet.
The measurements
Size 35×45 mm. Head 29 to 34 mm from chin to the top of the head. Background plain light grey or cream, not pure white. The digital file here is 827×1063 pixels.
Applying online
Applying on gov.uk accepts a digital photo and checks it as you upload, so you can see straight away whether it passes. The final rules are on gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
- Why not a white background?
- UK rules ask for light grey or cream, because a pure white background can blend into your skin or hair.
- Is my photo uploaded?
- Not to us. It stays on your device until you upload it to your application.
- Does it guarantee acceptance?
- No. This tool gets the size and head position right, but lighting and expression must also meet the rules.