Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — United Kingdom visa
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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 neutral background with clear contrast to the face. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain neutral
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Background pure white (UKVI specifies light grey/cream) | Re-shoot against light grey or cream backdrop |
| Head height outside 29-34mm | Re-crop to UKVI spec |
| Photo with smile or teeth visible | Re-shoot neutral expression |
| Single paper photo when two required | Print second identical copy |
| Digital file under 600×750 px or over 10MB | Re-encode within UKVI digital spec |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
United Kingdom-specific things to know
- Background LIGHT GREY or CREAM required — pure white can be rejected
- Head 29-34mm (matches UK passport — tighter than EU 32-36)
- TWO identical paper photos required when paper-applying
- Most applicants now use UKVCAS centers for biometric + photo capture
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: UK Visas and Immigration. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- GOV.UK requires a digital photo at least 600 px wide and 750 px tall.
- GOV.UK requires JPG/JPEG, 50 KB to 6 MB, vertically orientated and not mirrored or flipped.
- GOV.UK requires a plain light-coloured background, clear contrast, no other objects or people, and no red eye.
- GOV.UK says glasses should not be worn unless necessary; eyes must be clearly visible with no frame coverage, glare, reflection or shadow.
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 neutral background with clear contrast to the face.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain neutral 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.