Passport
United Kingdom passport Photo Tool
Upload a photo and we'll crop, resize, and compress it to the exact United Kingdom passport specification - entirely in your browser.
35×45 mm600×750pxPlain light grey or cream
Spec details
| Document type | Passport |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Digital size | 600 × 750 px |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| File size | 50-10240 KB |
| Background | Plain light grey or cream, no pattern or shadows |
| Format | JPG |
Frequently asked questions
- What size does a United Kingdom passport photo need to be?
- 35×45 mm when printed, or 600×750 px at 300 DPI for a digital upload.
- What background color is required?
- Plain light grey or cream, no pattern or shadows.
- What file format and size does it need to be?
- JPG format, between 50 KB and 10240 KB.
- Anything else to know?
- Print size 35x45 mm, head height 29-34 mm chin to crown. Digital upload for the online passport service must be at least 600x750 px, JPEG or PNG, between 50 KB and 10 MB. HMPO does not publish a DPI requirement - the 600x750 px minimum is independent of print DPI. Photo must be less than 1 month old.