UK Passport Photo (35×45mm)
Create a UK passport photo at the official 35×45mm size with the required plain light-grey background. Upload a photo, position your head to the guides, and download a compliant file.
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413×531px · light-grey background
UK passports require a plain light-grey or cream background — we composite onto light grey.
Sign in to start — free preview, then $0.00 to download your compliant photo.
Before you submit, check:
- ✓Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ✓Eyes open, looking straight at the camera
- ✓No glasses, hat or head covering (unless religious)
- ✓Even lighting, no shadows on face or background
- ✓Plain, light background (required for US — shoot against a white wall)
We size and format your photo to the official UK Passport spec. For US documents we never edit your photo — we only crop and resize, so your background must already be plain.
UK Passport photo requirements
UK (HMPO) passport photos must be 35×45mm with the head 29–34mm from chin to crown, on a plain cream or light-grey background — which we composite for you.
Frequently asked questions
- What background does a UK passport photo need?
- A plain light-grey or cream background — not pure white. We place you on the correct light-grey background automatically.
- What size is a UK passport photo?
- 35×45mm (413×531px at 300 DPI), with the head 29–34mm tall.
- How much does it cost?
- $4.99 to download, free previews first.