UK passport photo — digital or printed, online
Exact size and file limit for your document, face centred automatically. Free.
Processed on your device — your photo is never uploaded.
- Digital file
- 630 × 810 px 600 × 771 – 1200 × 1543 px JPG, ≤ 10000 KB
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Background
- Light, plain
Digital: at least 600×750 px, 50 KB–10 MB. Printed: 35×45 mm, head 29–34 mm.
Based on official requirements (checked 2026-09). Always double-check with the issuing authority.
- 1. Choose your document
- 2. Add a photo — face is centred automatically
- 3. Download the file or a print sheet
Applying for a UK passport online means uploading a digital photo that meets the GOV.UK rules on size, quality and framing. Printed photos follow a 35×45 mm format. This page prepares either: load a recent portrait, let the tool position your head, and download a file that matches the limits shown above.
Everything runs in your browser, so your photo is never uploaded.
Common reasons for rejection
- Shadows on your face or behind you, or a background that is not plain and light.
- Glare, red eyes or reflections, especially from glasses.
- A smile, raised eyebrows or an open mouth instead of a neutral expression.
- Hair, a hat or a hand covering your face.
- A blurry, grainy or heavily edited image.