United Kingdom Passport Photo Maker
Official 35 × 45 mm size · plain light grey background · in seconds
Need a United Kingdom passport photo without a trip to the studio? Upload any selfie or existing photo and EZpassportphoto's free online passport photo maker instantly resizes it to the official 35 × 45 mm United Kingdom specification, replaces the background with a compliant plain light grey, and positions your head to the correct 31 mm (about 70% of the frame). Preview the result for free and only pay if you are completely happy — and if an official rejects a photo for a fault in our edit, you get your money back.
- Free preview, no sign-up
- Money-back if rejected
- Photo never shared
Make your United Kingdom passport photo now
Upload a selfie and preview your compliant 35 × 45 mm photo free — pay only if you love it.
Drop your photo or selfie here
JPG or PNG, up to 15MB. A clear front-facing shot works best.
- Clean white background
- Exact country sizes
- Your identity preserved
Your photo is yours alone. Not even our team can open it — never shared or sold, guaranteed, and permanently deleted within 7 days.
United Kingdom passport photo requirements
The official specification our maker applies to every United Kingdom passport photo.
- Photo size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Digital resolution
- 413 × 531 px
- Head height
- ≈ 31 mm (70%)
- Background
- Plain light grey
- Print quality
- 300 DPI
- File format
- JPG / print sheet
- Photo size: 35 × 45 mm, the official United Kingdom passport photo dimensions.
- Head height: approximately 31 mm from chin to crown — about 70% of the total photo height — centred and facing the camera.
- Background: a plain, evenly lit plain light grey background with no shadows, patterns, or other people.
- Resolution: delivered at 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, sharp enough for both printing and online submission.
- Expression & pose: neutral expression with your mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible, looking straight at the camera.
- Accessories: no glasses, and no head coverings except those worn for religious or medical reasons (your full face must still be visible).
- Recency: the photo should be a current true likeness, normally taken within the last six months.
How to make a United Kingdom passport photo online
1. Upload your photo
Take a quick selfie or choose an existing photo from your phone or computer. Good, even lighting and a neutral expression work best.
2. Auto-fit to United Kingdom size
We instantly crop and resize your photo to the official 35 × 45 mm United Kingdom specification, set the head to the correct 31 mm height, and replace the background with a compliant plain light grey.
3. Preview it free
See your finished, compliant United Kingdom passport photo on screen before paying anything. No sign-up and no card needed to preview.
4. Download or print
Pay a small one-off fee to download the digital file for online applications, plus a printable sheet you can take to any photo lab or print at home.
United Kingdom passport photo — frequently asked questions
What size is a United Kingdom passport photo?
An official United Kingdom passport photo is 35 × 45 mm, with the head measuring about 31 mm from chin to crown — roughly 70% of the photo height. Our maker sets these dimensions for you automatically.
Can I take a United Kingdom passport photo at home with my phone?
Yes. Take a selfie against a light wall in even lighting, upload it, and we handle the exact 35 × 45 mm sizing, head positioning, and plain light grey background needed for a compliant United Kingdom passport photo.
What background does a United Kingdom passport photo need?
United Kingdom passport and visa photos require a plain light grey background (a plain white background can be rejected), which our tool applies automatically so there are no shadows or patterns.
How much does a United Kingdom passport photo cost here?
Previewing your United Kingdom passport photo is completely free. You only pay a small one-off fee to download it, and if an issuing authority rejects the photo for a fault in our edit, we refund you in full.
Ready for your United Kingdom passport photo?
Upload a selfie and preview your compliant 35 × 45 mm photo free. Pay only if you love it.
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