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United Kingdom Visa & Passport
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35×45 mm at 300 DPI, light grey background, 1024 KB max. Made in your browser, nothing uploaded.

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Auto-cropped to spec, processed on your device

Light grey or cream background. Neutral expression with mouth closed. Eyes open and visible.

United Kingdom Visa & Passport
HM Passport Office — gov.uk
35×45 mm
413×531px @ 300 DPI
Head: 65-78%
50-1024 KB · JPEG
Light grey or cream background. Neutral expression with mouth closed. Eyes open and visible.
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United Kingdom Visa & Passport Photo Maker — Free, Fast & Private

The United Kingdom Visa & Passport photo is a 35×45 mm image — 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. The head must occupy 65% to 78% of the total photo height, with eyes positioned between 56% and 69% from the bottom. The background must be light grey. File size: between 50 KB and 1024 KB in JPEG.

Light grey or cream background. Neutral expression with mouth closed. Eyes open and visible.

MiniPx automates all of this. Drop a clear front-facing photo into the tool above. BiRefNet removes the original background; MediaPipe's face detector positions your eyes per the spec; the cutout is composed onto the correct background colour and exported in the required format and size range. The entire pipeline runs inside your browser — no server upload, no third party seeing your ID photo.

Source spec: HM Passport Office — gov.uk. We track changes to the published requirements and update this page when specs change. If you notice an outdated detail, email contact@minipx.com.

How it works

  1. Upload a clear photo: A front-facing photo with good lighting works best. Plain background helps but isn't required — MiniPx will replace it with the United Kingdom Visa & Passport spec background automatically.
  2. AI processing: Background removal (BiRefNet) and face detection (MediaPipe) run on your device. Takes 1-5 seconds depending on your hardware.
  3. Compliance check: MiniPx positions your eyes per the United Kingdom spec (56-69% from bottom) and applies the correct background colour.
  4. Download or print: Save the JPEG file. Pro tier unlocks the print sheet and removes the watermark.

Frequently asked questions

What are the United Kingdom Visa & Passport photo dimensions?
The official United Kingdom Visa & Passport photo is 35×45 mm, which is 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. File size must be between 50 KB and 1024 KB in JPEG format.
What background does the United Kingdom Visa & Passport require?
Light grey or cream background. Neutral expression with mouth closed. Eyes open and visible. The exact background colour is #E8E8E8. MiniPx applies this automatically.
Will this photo be accepted by the application portal?
MiniPx generates the photo at the published specifications from the issuing authority. Always do a final visual check against the latest requirements on the official portal before submitting, as specs can change.
Does MiniPx upload my photo?
No. Face detection and background removal both run inside your browser using on-device AI. Your photo never leaves your device.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Pro tier generates a 4×6 inch print sheet with multiple copies of the photo arranged for a standard photo lab print. Free tier outputs a single watermarked preview.