UK passport photo for applying online.
GOV.UK asks for an uncropped digital photo at least 600 × 750 pixels and between 50 KB and 10 MB. This tool checks yours, converts it to JPEG and fixes the file size without cropping.
Your file stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded to us.
Choose a photoThe original photo from your camera, framed from the top of your head to your shoulders.
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The official rules
| Size | At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall |
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| File size | At least 50 KB and no more than 10 MB |
| Quality | Clear, in focus, in colour, unaltered, no red eye |
| Background | Plain, light-coloured, with clear contrast |
| Framing | Head, shoulders and upper body. "Do not crop your photo - it will be done for you." |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last month |
Worth knowing
- Paper application? Printed UK passport photos must be printed to a professional standard and not cut down from a larger picture, so this site does not make them. See the printed photo rules.
Official sources
- Photos for passports (GOV.UK)Checked 21 October 2026. GOV.UK content last updated 2026-09-09.
Questions
What size should a digital UK passport photo be?
At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, and between 50 KB and 10 MB.
Should I crop my UK passport photo?
No. GOV.UK says not to crop it; the service does it for you. Include your head, shoulders and upper body.
How recent does the photo need to be?
For an online application, it must have been taken in the last month.