What are the official UK passport photo size dimensions?

UK passport photos must measure exactly 35 mm wide by 45 mm high, with your head size measuring between 29 mm and 34 mm from chin to top of head.

What background color is required for UK passport photos?

HMPO requires a plain light grey, cream, or off-white background with no patterns, shadows, or background objects.

Can I use this photo for online UK passport applications on GOV.UK?

Yes. The digital export meets the file size and pixel resolution standards required by the GOV.UK online application photo upload portal.

Can I use the same photo for a UK driving licence?

Yes. DVLA UK driving licence photo specifications match the standard 35x45mm passport dimensions.

Is my passport photo kept private?

Yes. All cropping and sheet formatting happen locally on your device with zero server uploads.

What are the exact UK passport photo dimensions in millimeters and pixels?

Official UK passport photos must measure 35mm wide by 45mm high. At 300 DPI, this equates to 413 x 531 pixels, with head height from crown to chin between 29mm and 34mm.

Can I generate a digital photo file for the online UK passport renewal code service?

Yes. The tool exports a compliant digital JPEG meeting HM Passport Office online upload specifications (between 750px and 6000px high, under 10MB) for instant submission on GOV.UK.

Passport & ID Photo Makers

UK Passport Photo Maker (35x45mm HMPO Compliant)

Format 35x45mm UK passport photos to HM Passport Office standards.

TL;DR: UK Passport Photo formats portraits to HM Passport Office (HMPO) 35x45 mm specifications with head height alignment (29mm to 34mm) and printable sheets.

Drag & drop your image here

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JPG PNG WebP HEIC SVG Up to 50MB

100% local browser processing — this file never leaves your device

35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px)

Drag photo to center • Scroll/slider to zoom • Align eyes with guide line

Important Compliance Notice: Official specifications vary by jurisdiction. Always verify current biometric requirements with the official authority before submitting.

What are the UK Passport Photo Requirements?

UK passport photos must measure 35 mm wide by 45 mm high with head height between 29 mm and 34 mm from chin to crown. The photo must feature a plain light grey or cream background (not pure stark white), neutral expression, mouth closed, and eyes looking directly into the camera. NexLove's tool formats portraits to these exact HMPO standards.

How to Use UK Passport Photo

Upload a clear front-facing portrait taken in good lighting.
Align your head within the UK HMPO biometric guidelines (29mm–34mm head height).
Ensure your background is plain light grey, cream, or off-white.
Download your 35x45mm digital image or a 4x6 inch print sheet containing multiple photos.

Expert Tips for UK Passport Photo

Light Grey or Cream Background: Unlike the US, HMPO recommends a plain light grey or cream background rather than bright pure white.
No Glare on Eyes: If wearing prescription glasses, ensure frames do not cover your eyes and lenses have zero reflection glare.
Online UK Passport Applications: The digital export is sized for instant upload to the official GOV.UK online passport renewal service.

Related Guides & Tutorials

How to Crop & Resize Images to Exact Pixels — Standard passport aspect ratios, mm to pixel conversions, and DPI requirements.
How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality — Prepare official visa and passport photos under strict file size limits.

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All processing runs locally inside your browser using JavaScript and HTML5 APIs. Your data, files, and inputs are never uploaded to any remote server. Complete privacy by design.

Frequently Asked Questions

: UK passport photos must measure exactly 35 mm wide by 45 mm high, with your head size measuring between 29 mm and 34 mm from chin to top of head.
: HMPO requires a plain light grey, cream, or off-white background with no patterns, shadows, or background objects.
: Yes. The digital export meets the file size and pixel resolution standards required by the GOV.UK online application photo upload portal.
: Yes. DVLA UK driving licence photo specifications match the standard 35x45mm passport dimensions.
: Yes. All cropping and sheet formatting happen locally on your device with zero server uploads.
: Official UK passport photos must measure 35mm wide by 45mm high. At 300 DPI, this equates to 413 x 531 pixels, with head height from crown to chin between 29mm and 34mm.
: Yes. The tool exports a compliant digital JPEG meeting HM Passport Office online upload specifications (between 750px and 6000px high, under 10MB) for instant submission on GOV.UK.

Cite This Tool

Referencing this tool in an article, paper, or documentation? Copy a standard citation below:

NexLove.org. (2026). UK Passport Photo [Software]. https://nexlove.org/tools/uk-passport-photo

“UK Passport Photo.” NexLove.org, 2026, nexlove.org/tools/uk-passport-photo.

NexLove.org (2026) UK Passport Photo. Available at: https://nexlove.org/tools/uk-passport-photo (Accessed: 2026).

@misc{nexlove_uk_passport_photo,
  title = {UK Passport Photo},
  author = {{NexLove.org}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://nexlove.org/tools/uk-passport-photo}
}

Embed This Tool

Add the live UK Passport Photo to your own website with this lightweight responsive iframe:

<iframe src="https://nexlove.org/embed/uk-passport-photo.html" width="100%" height="650" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px" title="UK Passport Photo — NexLove.org" loading="lazy"></iframe>

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