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 Visa Photo
Generate a print-ready 35×45 mm UK visa photo in your browser. Free, private, no server upload.
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 mm wide and 45 mm tall.
- Background must be plain white or light grey — no patterns or shadows.
- Head must be centered and face straight on, covering 70–80% of the frame.
- Both eyes open, clearly visible, looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
- No glasses.
- No head coverings unless worn for religious or medical reasons.
- Photo taken within the last 6 months.
- No digital alterations to facial features.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, white or off-white background.
How to use
- Upload a recent portrait with a clear, unobstructed face.
- Select United Kingdom → Visa in the document selector.
- Align your face in the crop frame so it fills the upper two-thirds of the image.
- Remove the background and replace it with plain white.
- Adjust brightness and contrast so the face is evenly lit.
- Download the print sheet and take it to a photo center or print shop for output.
FAQ
What size is a UK visa photo?
UK visa photos must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall, printed on white photo paper. The head should be centered and occupy the majority of the frame with both eyes visible.
Is a UK visa photo the same size as a passport photo?
Yes — both are 35×45 mm. However, passport photos require a light grey/cream background while visa photos typically use a white or off-white background. Check the specific guidance for your visa type.
Which UK visas require a biometric photo?
Most UK visas require a biometric-standard photo, including Skilled Worker visas, Student visas, Family visas, Visitor visas, and settlement applications. The 35×45 mm, white-background format applies to all of them.
Does my photo get uploaded to your server?
No. Every step — uploading, editing, background removal, and downloading — runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is transmitted to our servers or stored anywhere.
Is the tool free?
Completely free. No account needed, no payment, no watermark. Use it as many times as needed.
Can I use this photo for the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) online portal?
Yes. The exported PNG meets UKVI digital photo requirements. Ensure the file is at least 600 pixels wide with the correct aspect ratio and a white background before uploading to the online application portal.
Where can I get the print sheet printed in the UK?
Take the downloaded print sheet to Boots, Superdrug, Tesco Photo, Sainsbury's Photo, or any independent print shop. Request a standard 6×4 print — this will give you correctly sized 35×45 mm photos.