PhotoSizeCheck

UK Visa / eVisa Photo Size & Free Resizer

For a UK visa or permission application, GOV.UK asks for a vertically orientated jpg or jpeg photo at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, with a file size of at least 50 KB and no more than 6 MB, showing your head, shoulders and upper body against a plain light-coloured background.

600 x 750 px50 KB - 6 MBDigital onlyBackground: plain light-coloured
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This tool crops your photo to the 4:5 portrait shape and outputs 600 x 750 pixels as a JPEG within those limits. It cannot be the same photo that is in your passport or identity card, and it must not be a scan or photo of another photo.

UK Visa / eVisa Photo requirements

Print sizeDigital only
Pixels (this tool)600 x 750
File size50 to 6000 KB
FormatJPG / JPEG
BackgroundPlain light-coloured

Official rule: at least 600 x 750 pixels, JPG, 50 KB to 6 MB, plain light-coloured background.

Official source: www.gov.uk · checked 2026-10-13

How to make your UK Visa / eVisa Photo 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).
  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 is a UK visa photo?

A vertical jpg/jpeg at least 600 x 750 pixels, between 50 KB and 6 MB.

Can I use my passport photo for a UK visa application?

No. GOV.UK says it must not be the same photo that is in your passport or identity card.

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 Visa / eVisa Photo size in pixels?

600 x 750 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the UK Visa / eVisa Photo.

What is the UK Visa / eVisa Photo size in KB?

The file must be 50 to 6000 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

How do I resize a photo for the UK Visa / eVisa Photo 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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