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UK passport photo maker
Turn a phone photo into a UK passport photo that meets the official size rules. You get a digital file for an online application (uncropped, as GOV.UK asks) and a 4×6 print sheet. Free, and your photo never leaves your device.
2026Official rules
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Background: Prints: plain cream or light grey. Digital: plain light colour with clear contrast.
Official UK passport photo requirements
| Digital photo (online) | At least 600 × 750 pixels, 50 KB to 10 MB. Do not crop it: GOV.UK crops it for you |
|---|---|
| Digital framing | Include your head, shoulders and upper body |
| Printed photo (paper form) | 2 identical photos, 45 mm high × 35 mm wide, colour, plain white photo paper, no border |
| Head size (print) | 29–34 mm from the crown of your head to your chin |
| Background | Prints: plain cream or light grey. Digital: plain light colour with clear contrast |
| Expression | Plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible |
| Glasses | Only if you have to; no sunglasses or tinted lenses, no glare over the eyes |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last month |
| Editing | Must not be altered by computer software |
Last checked against the official sources on 28 October 2026: GOV.UK: Photos for passports (digital) · GOV.UK: Printed photo requirements
How to take a good photo with your phone
- Stand about 1 metre (3 feet) in front of a plain, light-coloured wall.
- Face a window or use even light, so there are no shadows on your face or the wall.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level. Avoid selfies; they distort your face.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and mouth closed.
- Check the glasses rule in the table below; if in doubt, take them off. Keep hair away from your eyes.
- Upload the photo above, check it lines up with the guides, and download.
Common questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The face detection and cropping run inside your browser. Your photo is never sent to a server.
What size is the digital file?
The download is your whole photo, not cropped, because the official service crops it for you. It must be at least 600 × 750 pixels, and the file is saved between 50 KB and 10 MB.
How do I print the photos?
Download the 4×6 print sheet and print it as a standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) photo at any photo shop or pharmacy. If you print at home, choose "actual size" or 100%, not "fit to page". Cut along the grey lines.