PhotoSizeCheck

UK Passport Photo (Online Application) Size & Free Resizer

When you apply for or renew a UK passport online, HM Passport Office needs a digital photo that is at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, with a file size between 50 KB and 10 MB.

600 x 750 px50 KB - 10 MB35 x 45 mmBackground: plain, light-coloured with clear contrast
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This tool crops your photo to the correct 4:5 shape and outputs exactly 600 x 750 pixels as a JPEG, so it meets the minimum size without being rejected for an odd shape.

UK Passport Photo (Online Application) requirements

Print size35 x 45 mm
Pixels (this tool)600 x 750
File size50 to 10000 KB
FormatJPG / JPEG
BackgroundPlain, light-coloured with clear contrast

Official minimum is 600 x 750 px, file size 50 KB to 10 MB. We output exactly 600 x 750.

Official source: www.gov.uk · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your UK Passport Photo (Online Application) in 4 steps

  1. Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain, light-coloured with clear contrast).
  2. Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
  3. The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
  4. Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

What size should a UK passport photo be for online applications?

At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, with a file size between 50 KB and 10 MB.

Can I take my UK passport photo at home?

Yes, GOV.UK allows a photo taken by someone else at home as long as it meets the rules. Use a plain light wall and even lighting.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the UK Passport Photo (Online Application) size in pixels?

600 x 750 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the UK Passport Photo (Online Application).

What is the UK Passport Photo (Online Application) size in KB?

The file must be 50 to 10000 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the UK Passport Photo (Online Application) size in cm, mm or inches?

35 x 45 mm.

How do I resize a photo for the UK Passport Photo (Online Application) online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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