Photo editor
Step 1: click on the photo background to pick its colour. Step 2: click Remove background.
No user data storage
Privacy-first editor for passport, visa, and ID photos
UK Passport Photo
Generate a print-ready 35×45 mm UK passport photo in your browser. Free, private, instant.
1) Select country, document type and size
2) Select print sheet format
Auto placement0
Current gap3 mm
Photo preview
Drag image inside frame. Mouse wheel changes zoom.
Print sheet preview
3) Export
About the service
PassportPhotoCreator is a free online tool that helps you create passport and ID photos in the correct format within seconds. The entire process runs directly in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to any server.
We value your privacy — there is no registration, no personal data collection, and no tracking of your uploaded photos. Everything happens locally on your device.
Key benefits:
- 100% browser-based photo processing
- No uploads to servers — your images stay private
- No registration or personal data required
- Completely free to use
- Instant generation of print-ready photo sheets
PassportPhotoCreator is designed to make creating passport, visa, and ID photos fast, simple, and secure — without compromising your privacy.
Requirements
- Photo must be 35 × 45 mm — exactly.
- Background must be plain light grey or cream (not pure white).
- Head must be centered and take up 29–34 mm of the 45 mm image height.
- Both eyes must be open, clearly visible, and in focus.
- Face must be straight on — no tilting or turning.
- Neutral facial expression; mouth closed.
- No glasses (mandatory since March 2021).
- No head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
- Photo must be taken within the last month.
- Printed on plain white photo paper — no borders, no shadows.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, light grey or cream background.
How to use
- Open the editor and upload a recent portrait photo.
- Select United Kingdom → Passport to load the 35×45 mm preset automatically.
- Center your face in the frame — the head should fill the upper portion of the crop.
- Use background removal if needed and select a light grey fill color.
- Adjust brightness so the face is evenly lit with no harsh shadows.
- Download the print sheet and hand it to a photo center or chemist for printing.
FAQ
What size does a UK passport photo need to be?
A UK passport photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be between 29 mm and 34 mm within the 45 mm frame.
What background colour is required for a UK passport photo?
The background must be plain light grey or cream. Pure white is not recommended by HMPO (His Majesty's Passport Office) as it can blend with a pale complexion. The tool lets you select the correct tone after background removal.
Can I wear glasses in my UK passport photo?
No. Since March 2021, glasses are not permitted in UK passport photos under any circumstances.
How recent does a UK passport photo need to be?
The photo must have been taken within the last month and must be a true likeness of your current appearance.
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free. No subscription, no account, no watermark. You can download and print as many copies as you need at no cost.
Does my photo get sent to your servers?
No. All editing, background removal, and export happen entirely within your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and is never transmitted to any server.
Where can I print my UK passport photo?
Download the print sheet and take it to any high street chemist (Boots, Superdrug), supermarket photo counter (Tesco, Sainsbury's), or a local print shop. Ask for a standard 6×4-inch print — the sheet is formatted to give you the correct 35×45 mm cuts.
Can I use this photo for the online passport renewal service?
Yes. The exported PNG meets the digital photo requirements (minimum 600 pixels wide, correct proportions, light background). You can upload it directly when using the HMPO online renewal service or the UK Visas and Immigration photo upload tool.