UK Passport Photo Requirements & Online Maker

Print size35 × 45 mm
Digital size413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
BackgroundPlain light background
File requirementsJPG, max 500KB
Head coverage65–78%

35x45mm digital photo, 50KB-500KB file size, plain light-grey/cream background.

official requirements

Why photos get rejected

  • Wrong dimensions or head size ratio for the specific document
  • Shadows on the face or background
  • File size exceeds the online application limit
  • Photo older than 6 months, or low resolution / pixelated

Other photo sizes