What size is a UK passport photo?
The usual UK passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, with the head measuring about 29–34 mm from chin to crown. Use a light grey or cream background.
Passport photo size
United Kingdom Passport Photo Size
The UK passport photo size is 35 × 45 mm on alight grey or cream background. Below are the exact dimensions in millimetres and pixels. Then resize your own photo free, in your browser.
Make a UK passport photoDimensions at a glance
Specifications
Photo size35 × 45 mm
At 300 DPI413 × 531 px
At 600 DPI827 × 1063 px
Head height29–34 mm (chin to crown)
Backgroundlight grey or cream
How to make a UK passport photo online
- Open the Passport Photo Resizer. It loads with the United Kingdom size (35 × 45 mm) already selected.
- Upload your photo. Everything runs on your device; nothing is uploaded.
- Drag the crop frame so your head and eye line fit the guide (head about 29–34 mm tall).
- Set a light grey or cream background if the original isn’t clean.
- Download the 35 × 45 mm image, ready to print or upload.
UK passport photos are commonly 35 × 45 mm with a light grey or cream background, not a busy wall and usually not a stark studio colour that fails GOV.UK examples. Head height is often expected around 29–34 mm from chin to crown.
Online passport applications can reject photos for shadows, tilted heads, or incorrect backgrounds even when the millimetres are right. Use the UK preset for framing, then check the latest GOV.UK photo rules before you upload.
Do not confuse UK size with the US 2 × 2 inch square. If you need a tiny file after cropping, use the Image Compressor only after the 35 × 45 mm frame is correct.
Dimensions here are a convenient reference for the most common UKpassport photo size. Rules can change and some applications differ, so always confirm the latest requirements with HM Passport Office (GOV.UK) before you submit.
UK passport photo FAQ
What is the UK passport photo size in pixels?
At 300 DPI (typical for print) it is 413 × 531 px. At 600 DPI it is 827 × 1063 px. Pixel size depends on the DPI your print service or online form requires.
What background colour is required?
A light grey or cream background is expected. Always confirm the current rule with HM Passport Office (GOV.UK) before submitting.
Can I make the photo myself for free?
Yes. Our Passport Photo Resizer runs in your browser: crop, set the size, adjust the background, and download. Your photo is never uploaded to a server.
Is a white background OK for a UK passport photo?
GOV.UK guidance typically prefers a plain light grey or cream background. Confirm the current examples on GOV.UK for your application type.
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