Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — United Kingdom passport
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a United Kingdom passport. Ready to print or upload.
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The document is already selected — the frame is locked to 35 × 45 mm. Drag the photo inside the frame; the shape cannot be broken.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 64–76%
- Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Digital resolution | 600 × 750 px |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 64–76% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 29–34 mm chin to crown |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | Plain light background in cream or grey tone without patterns. |
| Glasses | No reflections or tinting; remove glasses if there is a risk of reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: cream or light grey
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Head not facing forward / not centred | Square shoulders to camera, look straight at lens |
| Eyes closed / not fully visible | Hold a relaxed open-eye expression; blink before the shot |
| Mouth open / smiling / non-neutral expression | Mouth fully closed, no raised brows or squinting |
| Head tilted / eye-line not horizontal | Use a level or phone gridlines to align head |
| Background not cream or light grey (white IS rejected) | Use cream or light-grey wall, not white |
| Shadow visible on face or background | Move 1-2m from wall, use frontal daylight |
| Glare or red-eye | Avoid direct flash; use natural window light |
| Glasses present (post-2016) | Remove glasses unless GP-documented medical exception |
| Hair across the face or covering features | Hair pulled back behind the ears |
| Head covering (non-religious) | Remove hat / cap |
| Object in frame (other person, phone, child) | Solo full-face shot, plain background only |
| Head too large (>76% of frame) | Step back; head 64-76% of photo height |
| Head too small (<64% of frame) | Step in or zoom; head 64-76% |
| Photo too narrow or wide / cropped wrong | Use the GOV.UK crop guide; 35×45mm strict |
| Image quality / resolution insufficient | Min 600 DPI on print; min 600x750 px digital |
United Kingdom-specific things to know
- GOV.UK photo check uses the same algorithm as HMPO human reviewers — passing the online check virtually guarantees acceptance
- British passport renewal online costs £88.50 (2026); £77.50 if photo is taken at Post Office (£7 discount for verified compliance)
- Photos older than 6 months from current passport renewal trigger ID-verification interview
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Where these numbers come from
Source: HM Passport Office. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-21.
- GOV.UK requires printed passport photos to measure 45 mm high by 35 mm wide.
- GOV.UK requires the image of the applicant from crown to chin to be between 29 mm and 34 mm high.
- GOV.UK requires a plain cream or light grey background with clear contrast.
- GOV.UK requires the applicant to face forwards, look straight at the camera, keep a plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible, with no shadows.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 64–76% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
64–76% of photo height. 29–34 mm chin to crown.
Plain light background in cream or grey tone without patterns.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: cream or light grey A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.