Photo Requirements

• Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
• Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
• Background: plain white or light grey
• No filters, clear face visible from crown to chin

How to Use This Tool

1. Upload a recent passport-style photo.
2. Zoom and move in until the face oval guide aligns with your face.
3. Click Center Face to auto-center the crop, then Straighten to level your eyes.
4. Make final adjustments — drag the image and fine-tune the tilt if needed.
5. Click Apply, then optionally Remove Background for a clean white backdrop.
6. Review the Photo Analysis panel to confirm your eyes are open, expression is neutral, and head is level — with tips to fix anything before downloading.
7. Download and print at standard photo size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a UK passport photo?

UK passport photos must be 35×45 mm (about 1.4×1.8 inches).

Can I wear glasses in my UK passport photo?

Since November 2016 the UK no longer allows glasses in passport photos.

What background colour is required?

Plain white or light grey, with no patterns or shadows.

Does someone need to countersign my UK passport photo?

Yes, if you are applying for your first adult passport or renewing after more than 25 years. A countersignatory must sign the back of one print, confirm they have known you for at least 2 years, and hold a valid British or Irish passport.

Where can I get UK passport photos printed?

Post Office branches, Snappy Snaps, and many pharmacies print to UK Home Office specifications. The digital file from this tool (35×45mm at 300 DPI) can also be submitted online via the HMPO online passport renewal service.

What is the pixel size of a UK passport photo?

A UK passport photo at 300 DPI is 413×531 pixels (35×45mm). This tool exports at exactly 300 DPI — the file is ready to print or submit online via the HMPO renewal service.