UK Passport Photo (Printed) Maker
Create a compliant photo for UK Passport Photo (Printed 35×45 mm) (413 × 531 px)
Drop your portrait photo here — Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP. Processed 100% locally in your browser.
413 × 531 px · max 4.9 MB · JPEG @ 300 DPI
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Official specification (UK Passport Photo)
Sourced from HM Passport Office (GOV.UK). Last verified against the official portal on 2025-01-20. Verified
| Requirement | Official specification | Handled by this tool |
|---|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 413 × 531 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 | max 4.9 MB (JPEG) | JPEG quality auto-targeted |
| Background | Plain light-grey or plain cream background. | Pre-filled behind the crop |
| Head height | 64% – 75% | On-canvas biometric guide |
| Eye level | 55% – 70% | On-canvas biometric guide |
Printed photo must measure exactly 35 mm wide by 45 mm high. Crown to chin must be 29 mm to 34 mm.
Official rules
- Printed to 35mm by 45mm standard photo paper
- Head measurement from crown to chin: 29mm - 34mm
Why applications get rejected
- Head height outside 29-34 mm range
- Shadows behind head on wall
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 max 4.9 MB at exactly 413 × 531 px, ready to upload to HM Passport Office (GOV.UK).
UK Passport Photo — Questions & Answers
A UK Passport Photo must be exactly 413 × 531 pixels (35 × 45 mm, or 1.38" × 1.77") at 300 DPI. The file must be JPEG and max 4.9 MB. The background must be plain light-grey or plain cream background. Requirements verified against HM Passport Office (GOV.UK) on 2025-01-20.
The head must occupy 64% to 75% of the total photo height, and the eye line must sit between 55% and 70% up from the bottom edge. Printed photo must measure exactly 35 mm wide by 45 mm high. Crown to chin must be 29 mm to 34 mm.
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 (GOV.UK) — gov.uk/passport-specsAudited on 2025-01-20