Home / UK Passport Photo Size: Pixels, File Size & Prints
Sizes at a glance
| Format | Size | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Digital image | At least 600px wide × 750px tall; 50KB–10MB | Online application |
| Printed photo | 35mm wide × 45mm high; head height 29–34mm | Paper application, two identical prints |
Do not crop your own digital application photo
For a photograph taken using your own device, include your head, shoulders and upper body. GOV.UK tells applicants not to crop it themselves; the application handles cropping. Meeting the pixel minimum alone does not establish suitability.
Guidance checked on 10 October 2026 against GOV.UK passport photo guidance and its digital and printed photo guide. HM Passport Office makes the final acceptance decision.