How to use it
- Take a photo facing the camera, in even light, in front of a plain light wall, with your shoulders in the frame.
- Drop in the photo: the tool finds your face and crops it to the official size.
- Check the guides and the checklist, and adjust with the sliders if needed.
- Download the digital photo or, where the rules allow it, a printable 4×6 in sheet.
UK passport photo rules
According to GOV.UK:
- Digital photo: at least 600 × 750 pixels, between 50 kB and 10 MB, in colour.
- Head height: 29–34 mm on a 35 × 45 mm photo (crown to chin).
- Plain cream or light grey background with no shadows.
- Facing forward, neutral expression, mouth closed; no hair over the eyes.
- No head covering unless for religious or medical reasons.
- The photo must not be altered by computer software.
Printed photos have an extra rule: they must not be cut from a larger photo, so this page doesn't make a printable sheet. Use a photo booth or a photographer for printed photos.
What the tool does
It finds your face and the top of your head, levels the eyes and crops a 900 × 1157 px image with the head in proportion to the middle of the 29–34 mm range. It doesn't change the background or colours. Your photo is never uploaded: the face detector (about 17 MB the first time) downloads into your browser and runs on your device.
The UK online application checks the photo when you upload it. If it flags a problem, take a new photo in more even light, against a lighter wall.
We can't guarantee acceptance. The issuing authority always makes the final decision and rules can change: check the official page linked at the bottom before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Why is there no printable sheet?
UK rules say printed passport photos must not be cut from a larger photo, so you need a photo booth or photographer for those.
Can I change the background?
Not recommended: UK rules forbid software alterations. Take the photo in front of a cream or light grey wall.
Will my photo be accepted?
We can't guarantee it: HM Passport Office decides.
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Last updated: November 13, 2026