UK Passport Photo (Digital) Maker
Create a compliant photo for UK Passport Photo (Digital 600×750 px) (600 × 750 px)
Drop your portrait photo here — Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP. Processed 100% locally in your browser.
600 × 750 px · 50 KB – 10.0 MB · JPEG @ 300 DPI
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Official specification (UK Passport Photo)
Sourced from HM Passport Office / Home Office (GOV.UK). Last verified against the official portal on 2025-01-20. Verified
| Requirement | Official specification | Handled by this tool |
|---|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 600 × 750 px (min 600×750 px, max 1200×1500 px) | Locked automatically |
| Physical size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38″ × 1.77″) | Print sheet at 100% scale |
| Resolution | 300 DPI | Applied on export |
| File size | 50 KB – 10.0 MB (JPEG) | JPEG quality auto-targeted |
| Background | Light grey or cream plain background with no patterns or shadows. | Pre-filled behind the crop |
| Head height | 65% – 78% | On-canvas biometric guide |
| Eye level | 55% – 70% | On-canvas biometric guide |
At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall. File size must be between 50 KB and 10 MB. Digital photo must show head, shoulders and upper chest.
Official rules
- In clear focus without filters
- Plain light-grey or plain cream background
- Neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes looking straight
Why applications get rejected
- White background instead of light grey / cream (causes automated rejection on gov.uk)
- Cropping too close without upper chest visible
- Hair covering eyes or eyebrows
How to make your photo (UK Passport Photo)
1. Select your document requirement
Pick your visa or passport destination. Exact pixels, DPI, and max KB limits configure automatically.
2. Align with biometric guides
Upload a well-lit photo taken against a plain wall. Use the pan and zoom sliders to fit your head in the oval.
3. Download compliant photo
Export your digital file or print-ready 4x6" photo card with 100% government acceptance confidence. The export is compressed to 50 KB – 10.0 MB at exactly 600 × 750 px, ready to upload to HM Passport Office / Home Office (GOV.UK).
UK Passport Photo — Questions & Answers
A UK Passport Photo must be exactly 600 × 750 pixels (35 × 45 mm, or 1.38" × 1.77") at 300 DPI. The file must be JPEG and 50 KB – 10.0 MB. The background must be light grey or cream plain background with no patterns or shadows. Requirements verified against HM Passport Office / Home Office (GOV.UK) on 2025-01-20.
The head must occupy 65% to 78% of the total photo height, and the eye line must sit between 55% and 70% up from the bottom edge. At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall. File size must be between 50 KB and 10 MB. Digital photo must show head, shoulders and upper chest.
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your photo never leaves your device.
Over 80% of rejections are due to incorrect head size proportions, background shadows, or exceeding rigid portal KB limits (like the DS-160 240 KB limit). Our built-in constraints eliminate all guesswork.
Yes! The exported JPEG file strictly adheres to the exact pixel width/height, aspect ratio, color profile, and maximum KB file ceilings demanded by official government portals.
Download the 4x6" printable template, save it to your phone or USB drive, and print it as a standard 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) borderless photo at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or any photo kiosk for pennies.
Where these requirements come from
Every number on this page is transcribed from official government portals rather than third-party summaries. Requirements change — check the source before you submit.
HM Passport Office / Home Office (GOV.UK) — gov.uk/photosAudited on 2025-01-20