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Generate a compliant 35x45mm photo for a UK passport application, matching HM Passport Office rules.
Fit your head inside the guide
Chin to crown must measure 29-34mm.
Center your face on the vertical line
Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression.
Check your background
Must be light grey or cream — not white.
Our tool automatically handles the crop, resolution, and background for you.
Background must not be white
HMPO requires a plain light grey or cream background.
No glasses
Glare or tinted lenses will cause rejection.
Neutral expression
Mouth closed, eyes open, no smiling.
Photo taken within the last month
UK passport photos must be very recent.
HM Passport Office rejects thousands of photos a month for these exact mistakes.
A pure white background is actually rejected — UK photos need light grey or cream.
Your photo must have been taken within the last month.
Plain, even-toned, with no shadows or patterns.
Mouth closed, both eyes open, looking directly at the camera.
This is the rule most people get wrong.
Unlike most other countries, the UK does not accept a plain white background for passport photos — it must be light grey or cream. Photos submitted on a white background are a very common reason for rejection, especially for people used to US or Schengen photo rules.
The background must still be plain, with no texture, pattern, or visible shadow behind the head or shoulders.
Glasses and head coverings have strict rules.
Glasses can cause rejection due to glare, reflections, or tinted lenses obscuring the eyes. If possible, remove glasses entirely for the photo.
Head coverings are only permitted for religious or medical reasons, and your face from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead must remain fully visible with no shadow.
UK passport photos expire fast.
HM Passport Office requires the photo to have been taken within the last month, which is much stricter than the 6-month window used by many other countries. Don't reuse an older photo, even if it still looks like you.
Face the camera directly with a neutral expression.
Look straight at the camera, keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed, and make sure both eyes are open and clearly visible. Avoid tilting your head or looking off to the side.
Create a UK passport photo that meets HM Passport Office's exact size and background rules — free, instant, and 100% private.
Choose a clear, recent photo from your phone or computer.
We crop to 35x45mm and switch the background to light grey automatically.
Save a print-ready file or upload it directly to the online passport application.
Automatically applies the light grey/cream background HMPO requires — no white background mistakes.
Your photo is processed locally in your browser and never uploaded anywhere.
Outputs both a printable 35x45mm file and a digital-upload-ready file.