What is the UK passport and visa photo size?

The UK standard is 35 mm wide by 45 mm high — 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI. Select the UK preset and align your face with the on-screen guides.

What background color do I need?

US passports require plain white. UK photos require plain light gray or cream. Many Schengen states accept white or light gray. Always confirm with your issuing authority.

Is it safe to upload an ID photo here?

Yes — nothing is uploaded. Cropping and resizing happen locally in your browser, and the photo disappears when you close the tab.

Will this guarantee my photo is accepted?

The tool matches official dimensions and provides alignment guides, but acceptance also depends on expression, lighting, glasses and recency rules. Always check your authority's full photo requirements.

UK Visa & Driving Licence Photo — 35x45 mm

Resize your photo to the official UK visa and driving licence photo size of 35x45 mm (413x531 px at 300 DPI) with compliant crop guides.

Processed locally — your images never leave this device

Document preset

413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI

⚡ Fast Download (HD Mirror)

What is UK Visa & Driving Licence Photo — 35x45 mm?

This page is pre-configured for the official UK visa, passport and driving licence photo size: 35 mm wide by 45 mm high — 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI. The crop frame locks to the UK portrait ratio the moment your photo loads.

UK rules require a plain light gray or cream background, a neutral expression and the head filling the correct proportion of the frame. Use the background switcher and alignment guides, then download a print-ready file.

How to use UK Visa & Driving Licence Photo — 35x45 mm

Upload a recent, well-lit portrait facing the camera directly.
Select your document preset: US Passport, UK Visa, Schengen Visa, or custom dimensions.
Drag and zoom until your face fits the dashed head outline with the chin on the guide line.
Pick the background color required by your authority (usually plain white).
Download the print-ready file at 300 DPI and print on matte photo paper.

Technical specifications

US Passport	2x2 in — 600x600 px @ 300 DPI
UK Visa & Driving Licence	35x45 mm — 413x531 px @ 300 DPI
Schengen Visa	35x45 mm — 413x531 px @ 300 DPI
Custom size	px, mm, cm or inches at any DPI
Guides	Head-height and chin-line alignment overlay
Privacy	100% client-side — images never leave your device
Browser compatibility	Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari 16+ (desktop & mobile)

Frequently asked questions

At the required 300 DPI print resolution, a 2x2 inch US passport photo is exactly 600x600 pixels. The US preset outputs exactly that.

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