UK Passport Photo Maker (35 × 45 mm)
Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device.
1. Photo
Drag to move. Keep the head and top of shoulders in the frame.
2. Size & paper
3. Preview & print
Printing tip: in the print dialog choose the same paper size, set scale to Actual size / 100% (not “Fit to page”), and pick borderless if your printer supports it. Sheets are 300 DPI.
UK Passport Photo requirements
GOV.UK says printed passport photos must be 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, with the head measuring 29–34 mm from the chin to the crown (the top of the head, not the top of the hair). UK passports applied for online need a digital photo instead, so use printed photos for paper forms. Source: official guidance.
- Print size: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
- Head height: 29–34 mm from chin to top of head
- Copies per sheet: 8 on 4 × 6 in, 9 on 5 × 7 in / 5R, 30 on A4, 28 on US Letter
How to make it
- The UK passport / visa template is already selected above. Upload a clear, front-facing photo.
- Zoom and drag until the top of the head touches the top red line and the chin sits inside the red band.
- Pick your paper, then download the PDF or press Print at 100% scale and cut along the marks.
| Template | Size (mm) | Size (in) | Pixels at 300 DPI | Official head height | On 4 × 6 in | On 5 × 7 in / 5R | On A4 | On US Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: UK passport / visa | 35 × 45 mm | 1.38 × 1.77 in | 413 × 531 | 29–34 mm (source) | 8 | 9 | 30 | 28 |
Counts use 3 mm margins and 2 mm gaps with the best orientation. 4 × 6 is 102 × 152 mm, 5 × 7 is 127 × 178 mm. Head height is chin to top of head; “—” means no official range is published for printed photos.
FAQ
What size is a UK passport photo?
35 mm wide by 45 mm high, with the head 29–34 mm from chin to crown.
Can I print UK passport photos at home?
Yes, as long as the print is sharp, unaltered and at actual size. Print at 100% scale on photo paper and cut along the marks.