UK passport photo (35 × 45 mm)

A 35 × 45 mm UK passport photo for print or online applications.

35 × 45 mm · digital 600 × 772 px · plain light-coloured background
Head from chin to crown: 29–34 mm, about 64–76% of the photo height.
Official requirements

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What it does

UK passport photos are 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, with your head 29–34 mm from chin to crown, against a plain light-coloured background. Digital photos for online applications must be at least 600 × 750 pixels. This tool gives you both: a digital photo that meets that minimum and a 4 × 6 inch sheet of printable photos.

How to use it

  1. United Kingdom – Passport is already selected. You can switch to another country or document from the list.
  2. Choose a front-facing photo taken against a plain, light wall.
  3. Move and resize the box so your face is centered, with your shoulders at the bottom.
  4. Click “Create photo”, then download the digital photo, the 4 × 6 inch print sheet, or both.

Common uses

  • Online UK passport renewals that need a digital photo
  • Paper application forms that need printed photos
  • First adult passports and child passport applications

Tips

  • For an online application, upload the digital photo, not the print sheet.
  • Keep hair away from your face so your eyes and eyebrows are clearly visible.

Questions

Do I need a printed photo or a digital one?

Online applications use a digital photo at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall. Paper applications need printed photos measuring 35 × 45 mm. Download the one that matches how you’re applying.

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

Between 29 mm and 34 mm from chin to crown, roughly 64–76% of the photo’s height.

What background colour do I need?

A plain, light-coloured background with no patterns, and no shadows falling behind you.

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