UK passport photo (printed, 35×45 mm)
Upload a photo, line up the head with the guides from the official requirements, download a 413×531 px JPG and print several on one 4×6 inch sheet.
Private by design: your photo is processed only in your browser with the Canvas API. It is never uploaded to any server.
Official requirements: UK Passport Photo (printed, 35×45 mm)
| Size | 45 mm high × 35 mm wide |
|---|---|
| Head size | Head (crown to chin) 29–34 mm |
| Background | Plain cream or light grey |
| Other rules | Taken in the last month; For printed photos used on paper applications; Online applications: GOV.UK asks for a digital photo of at least 600 × 750 px, 50 KB – 10 MB, and says not to crop it yourself – use the original for online applications |
| This tool exports | 413 × 531 px JPEG – 413×531 px is our conversion of 35×45 mm at 300 DPI for printing; it is not an official pixel requirement. |
| 4×6 print sheet | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI = 34.97 × 44.96 mm (millimetres rounded to the nearest pixel); 8 photos per 4×6 in sheet |
Our interpretation
- Fill colour #eeeeee (light grey) is our choice for uncovered areas only.
Official sources (checked on ):
How to use
- Take a photo facing the camera in even light against a plain plain cream or light grey background. This tool does not remove or replace backgrounds.
- Upload it (or try the demo illustration) and drag the red Top of head, blue Eyes and red Chin lines onto your photo.
- Click Auto-align, fine-tune by dragging and zooming, and check that every item shows ✓.
- Download the JPG, or build a 4×6 print sheet with cut lines.
FAQ
What size is a UK passport photo?
Printed photos must be 45 mm high × 35 mm wide, with the head (crown to chin) 29–34 mm, on a plain cream or light grey background.
Should I use this for an online application?
GOV.UK asks for an uncropped digital photo (at least 600 × 750 px, 50 KB–10 MB) for online applications, so use your original photo there. This page is for printed photos.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. All processing is done in your browser.