United Kingdom Passport Photo Size and Requirements
Prepare a 35×45 mm passport photo with a plain light grey or cream background. Fogkits checks your pose, replaces the background and crops the image to the selected preset.
Start with a sharp, front-facing photo. You can inspect a watermarked preview for free before using 1 credit for the final HD JPEG.
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Quick answer
What size is a United Kingdom passport photo?
The preset used on this page is 35×45 mm with a plain light grey or cream background. Fogkits exports a 413×531px JPEG at 300 DPI and positions the head at 64–76% of the finished image height.
The issuing authority may apply different file or submission rules for online and paper applications. Use the official source at the end of this page as the final check.
UK printed photos use a 35×45 mm format and a plain light grey or cream background. Digital applications can apply additional capture and upload checks, so use the GOV.UK guidance for the submission channel.
How it works
Make a United Kingdom passport photo in three steps
1. Choose a clear photo
Use a sharp, front-facing image with your full head visible. Even lighting helps prevent face and background shadows.
2. Let Fogkits prepare it
Fogkits detects your face, checks the pose, removes the original background and crops to the 35×45 mm preset.
3. Check before you submit
Review the free watermarked preview and compare the result with the latest issuing-authority guidance before downloading.
Before you upload
Start with a photo Fogkits can process
A good source image makes the automated crop more reliable and reduces the chance that you need to retake the photo.
Face the camera
Keep both eyes visible and look straight ahead. Avoid turning or tilting your head.
Use even light
Light your face from the front and check for hard shadows across your face or the wall.
Leave room to crop
Include your full head and shoulders. Do not submit an image that is already cropped too tightly.
Upload a sharp original
Use a clear JPG, PNG or WebP. Avoid screenshots, beauty filters and heavily compressed copies.
Photo size and output preset
These values drive Fogkits' crop and export. Submission methods can have additional rules, so check the official source below.
- Photo dimensions: 35×45 mm
- Fogkits export preset: 413×531px at 300 DPI
- Background: plain light grey or cream
- Head height: 64–76% of the photo
- Fogkits output format: JPEG
Common rejection reasons
If the preview flags a problem, retake the source photo instead of trying to hide it with heavy edits.
What Fogkits does
Automated preparation with a result you can review
Checks the source photo
Fogkits looks for a visible face, a front-facing pose, a reasonably level head and enough subject size to create the crop.
Removes and replaces the background
The processing pipeline separates the subject and composes the photo on the plain light grey or cream background used by this preset.
Crops to the selected preset
The result is aligned and exported as a 413×531px JPEG. Review the preview before downloading.
Real processing examples
From a regular portrait to a passport-size photo
This example was processed with the same United Kingdom preset used by the tool on this page. Fogkits finds the face, removes the background and creates a centered 413×531 output. You still review expression and country-specific rules before submitting.
UK 35×45 mm portrait conversion
Fogkits checks passedFogkits produced a 413×531 UK preset with a light grey background and a 67% measured head height, inside the configured 64–76% range.
Know the limits
What the automated check cannot decide
Fogkits checks measurable image features and prepares the selected crop. It cannot review your identity documents, application details or every rule used by an issuing officer.
- Acceptance is decided by the issuing authority, not by Fogkits.
- Automated background replacement cannot repair blur, closed eyes or strong shadows on the face.
- Online portals may impose file-size or upload rules beyond the dimensions shown here.
- Requirements can change, so the official country guidance remains the final source.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a UK passport photo?
35x45 mm, with the head between 29mm and 34mm from chin to crown.
Can I smile in a UK passport photo?
No. You must have a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
What background is required?
A plain cream or light grey background.
How do I make a United Kingdom passport photo with Fogkits?
Upload a clear, front-facing JPG, PNG or WebP image. Fogkits checks the pose, removes the background and crops the result to its 35×45 mm United Kingdom preset.
Is the United Kingdom passport photo preview free?
Yes. You can review a watermarked preview for free. Downloading the final HD JPEG uses 1 credit.
What should I do if Fogkits rejects my source photo?
Follow the issue shown in the result and take a new photo. Face the camera directly, keep your head level, move closer if your face is too small and use even lighting.
Does Fogkits guarantee that my passport photo will be accepted?
No. Fogkits checks the face, pose and crop, but it does not automatically judge expression rules. The issuing authority makes the final decision, so compare the preview with the latest official guidance before submitting it.
Prepare your United Kingdom passport photo
Upload and preview for free. Use 1 credit only when you download the final HD file.
Other countries
Source: GOV.UK printed passport photo requirements. Last checked 2026-09-05. Requirements can change and may differ between online and paper applications.
Fogkits helps prepare your image but is not affiliated with the issuing authority and cannot guarantee acceptance.