Free UK passport photo maker (35×45 mm)
Upload a photo and get a 35 × 45 mm photo on a plain light grey background, sized to GOV.UK's head height, plus a 4×6 sheet you can print at any photo lab. Free, no sign-up, no ads.
- Free
- No ads
- No sign-up
- Photos deleted after 1 hour
UK passport photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Resolution PassPic makes | 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi |
| Head size, chin to crown | 29–34 mm |
| Background | Plain cream or light grey (5% to 10% grey is recommended), not white |
| Face | Facing forward, plain expression, mouth closed, no shadows on the face or behind you |
| Glasses | Not unless you have to wear them, and then no tint, glare or frames over the eyes |
| Age of the photo | Taken within the last month |
Source and where to confirm: GOV.UK passport photo requirements. Printed UK passport photos. This page covers the 35 × 45 mm print. For an online application GOV.UK has separate digital photo rules, so check them before uploading.
How to make your UK passport photo with PassPic
- Open the photo maker and choose UK passport photo.
- Upload one or two photos of yourself (HEIC, JPG or PNG). If you upload two, PassPic picks the better one.
- PassPic finds your face, levels your eyes, replaces the background and sizes your head to the format.
- Check the measurements shown next to the result, then download the photo and the 4×6 print sheet.
Tips for a photo that gets accepted
- Take the photo against a plain light-coloured wall in even light, with no shadows on your face or behind you.
- Look straight at the camera with a plain expression and your mouth closed.
- Do not wear glasses unless you have to, and never sunglasses or tinted lenses.
- The photo must be recent: GOV.UK asks for one taken in the last month.
- Keep your hair off your face and eyes, and take off hats or head coverings unless worn for religious or medical reasons.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a UK passport photo?
35 mm wide by 45 mm high. The head, from chin to crown, must measure 29 to 34 mm. PassPic sizes it for you.
What background does a UK passport photo need?
GOV.UK asks for a plain cream or light grey background and does not list white. PassPic uses light grey, inside the recommended 5% to 10% grey.
How recent must the photo be?
GOV.UK asks for a photo taken in the last month.
Can I use this for an online application?
This page makes the printed 35 × 45 mm photo. For an online application, GOV.UK has its own digital photo rules, so read them first.
How many copies do I need?
Print the 4×6 sheet with 6, 4 or 2 copies depending on how many you need, and cut along the outlines. A 4×6 print at a photo lab is often under a dollar.
Is my photo kept?
Photos you upload are used only to make your picture and are deleted automatically after 1 hour.
Other photo sizes
- US passport photo 2×2 in
- India passport photo 35×45 mm
- India visa photo 2×2 in
- China visa photo 33×48 mm
- Schengen visa photo 35×45 mm