Custom Dimensions & DPIpx / mm / in + Custom Print DPI
900 × 1200 px (3:4 ratio). Compliant with GOV.UK digital online application portal requirements (min 600 × 750 px).
Calculated: 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
Light Grey (GOV.UK Standard)
Cream / Off-White
Plain White
Original Background
Custom Color
ℹ️ If your photo was taken in a room, use Background Remover to remove complex backgrounds first.
90%
Fits up to 8 photos (4 cols × 2 rows on 4 × 6 inch Photo Paper)
Preparing UK Passport Photo
Applying HMPO biometric framing and bicubic resampling...
✓ UK PASSPORT PHOTO READY
Your UK Passport Photo is Prepared
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↔ Drag slider to compare Original vs Prepared UK Passport Photo
🖨️ 4 × 6 inch Photo Paper layout containing 35 × 45 mm photos with cutting lines @ 300 DPI.
PIXEL SIZE
900 × 1200 px
PHOTO MODE
Digital UK Passport
PHYSICAL SIZE
Digital Photo
FILE SIZE
214 KB
FILE FORMAT
JPEG (sRGB)
Important GOV.UK Compliance Notice: Requirements for UK passport photos can change. This tool helps prepare your image according to official technical rules, but official HMPO acceptance depends on individual biometric assessment (e.g. neutral expression, no flash reflections, correct head height). Always check current guidance at gov.uk/photos-for-passports.
📖 HMPO Standards
UK Passport Photo Requirements (GOV.UK & HMPO Guidance)
His Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) enforces precise technical rules for both digital online renewals on GOV.UK and printed paper passport applications. Whether you are renewing your adult British passport, submitting a first child passport, or applying for a UK driving licence with the DVLA, having a properly proportioned photo is critical to avoiding delays.
Official GOV.UK Passport Photo Specifications Summary
Parameter
Digital Photo (Online GOV.UK)
Printed Photo (Paper Application)
Dimensions
Min 600 × 750 px (Rec: 900 × 1200 px)
35 mm wide × 45 mm high
Aspect Ratio
3:4 / 4:5 Portrait Ratio
7:9 Ratio (35:45)
Head Size (Crown to Chin)
29 mm to 34 mm equivalent (64%–75%)
29 mm to 34 mm (64%–75%)
Background Color
Plain light grey or cream (no pure white or shadows)
Plain light grey or off-white
Resolution / DPI
N/A (Evaluated in pixels)
300 DPI (413 × 531 px) or 600 DPI
File Size & Format
JPEG (.jpg), 50 KB to 10 MB
Color photo paper without borders
📋 Step-by-Step
How to Resize and Prepare a Photo for UK Passport
Follow these 8 steps to frame, format, and download your UK passport photo.
Step 1: Upload Portrait
Upload a clear color photograph taken against a plain light grey or cream wall with even lighting.
Step 2: Choose Mode
Select Digital Photo for GOV.UK online applications or Printed Photo (35×45 mm) for paper forms.
Step 3: Align Head & Eyes
Use the Biometric Guide to align your head (29–34 mm / 64%–75%) and eyes within the safe area.
Step 4: Adjust Framing
Pan, drag, or zoom your image so that shoulders are visible and there is at least 5 mm space above your crown.
Step 5: Background Check
Ensure the background is plain light grey or cream with no shadows, objects, or patterns.
Step 6: Quality Check
Set high JPEG quality (90%+) to ensure sharp rendering of facial features without artifacts.
Step 7: Generate Photo
Click Generate to composite the image and inspect the interactive Before/After comparison slider.
Step 8: Download & Submit
Download your verified JPEG file for online submission or download the 4×6" Multi-Photo Sheet for printing.
Need to check official GOV.UK rules?
Review current HMPO guidance on religious headwear, children's photos, and photo codes.
Official answers regarding UK passport sizing, online application requirements, backgrounds, and print formats.
For physical paper applications, a UK passport photo must measure exactly 35 mm wide by 45 mm high (413 × 531 px at 300 DPI). For digital online applications on GOV.UK, the photo must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall (typically 900 × 1200 px) in portrait format.
Yes. You can upload a portrait photo to ReducerImage, choose Digital UK Passport (online application) or 35×45 mm Print mode, adjust the crop using the 29-34 mm head guide, and download your compliant photo instantly.
Yes. The tool locks the aspect ratio to the official UK format (3:4 for digital or 7:9 for 35×45 mm) so you can drag, pan, zoom, and center your face without distorting proportions.
Physical printed photo: 35 mm wide × 45 mm high (413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI). Digital online photo: Minimum 600 × 750 px (recommended 900 × 1200 px).
Digital photos for GOV.UK must be in color, taken against a plain light grey or cream background, at least 600 × 750 pixels, between 50 KB and 10 MB in file size, with the head measuring between 29 mm and 34 mm.
You can select solid background fills (such as official GOV.UK light grey #e2e8f0 or cream). If your photo has a complex room background, use our Background Remover tool first.
Yes. Stand 1.5 meters away from the camera in front of a plain light background with even lighting, keep a neutral expression, upload the photo here, and crop it to the required UK dimensions.
Yes. Our JPEG quality slider and iterative binary search encoder allow you to optimize the file size to meet any specific portal threshold.
The tool provides an official semi-transparent Head Framing Guide overlay showing the 29 mm to 34 mm crown-to-chin safe area and eye-level line so you can position your head accurately.
No tool can legally guarantee acceptance because official HMPO examiners assess biometric rules (no reflections in glasses, closed mouth, neutral expression, no heavy shadows). Always check the official GOV.UK guidance.
You can view the latest official guidance directly on the GOV.UK website at gov.uk/photos-for-passports.
No. All cropping, resampling, and JPEG encoding takes place 100% locally in your web browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your photo is never uploaded to any remote server.
If your original image is under 600×750 pixels, take a fresh high-resolution portrait with your smartphone or digital camera for clear, sharp results.
For digital online submissions on GOV.UK, DPI is not measured by the portal—pixel dimensions (min 600×750 px) and file size (50 KB–10 MB) are what matters. For printed paper photos, 300 DPI is required.
Yes. Select the 35 × 45 mm preset, enable the 'Generate Printable 4×6\" Multi-Photo Sheet' option, and download a ready-to-print 4×6 inch sheet containing up to 8 passport photos with cutting lines.