A printed UK passport photo is 35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI. Upload your photo below, position your head in the crop box, and download an image ready for a paper or digital application.
| Printed size | 35 x 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 413 x 531 |
| Digital minimum | 600 x 750 pixels |
| Head height | 29 to 34 mm from chin to crown |
| Background | Plain cream or light grey |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, no glasses |
Requirements last verified August 2026. Rules change, so always confirm against the current official notification before you submit.
HM Passport Office accepts both printed and digital photos, and the digital route has its own minimum of 600 x 750 pixels. Preparing at 300 DPI comfortably exceeds that, so a single file covers both submission methods.
35 x 45 mm printed, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI. Digital submissions must be at least 600 x 750 pixels.
Yes. The online service accepts a digital photo of at least 600 x 750 pixels that meets the same composition rules.
Between 29 and 34 mm from chin to the crown of the head.