UK passport photo checker online, free: GOV.UK rules

Free United Kingdom Passport (online) photo checker: upload your photo and see if it meets the rules (35×45 mm, 50 to 10240 KB, head size, background, eyes, light). Your photo stays on your device.

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Free United Kingdom Passport (online) photo checker

Upload a photo you already have (from a studio, a booth, your phone, or one that was rejected) and see whether it meets the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo rules, with the reason for every problem.

Size	35×45 mm (700×900 pixels)
File size	50 KB to 10 MB
Background	cream, light grey, off-white or white
Head height (chin to crown)	29 to 34 mm
Glasses	Clear glasses only, no glare
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Size

35×45 mm (700×900 pixels)

File size

50 KB to 10 MB

Background

cream, light grey, off-white or white

Head height (chin to crown)

29 to 34 mm

Glasses

Clear glasses only, no glare

Expression

Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open

What else the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo rules say

Plain light-coloured background: a plain white or off-white wall is fine online; cream or light grey (the printed-photo rule) is safest

At least 600×750 px

Taken within the last month

Want one that passes first time? Make your United Kingdom Passport (online) photo with live camera checks: Picproved fits it to the rules, fixes the background and checks everything before you save. Free while we launch, then £5.99 per person, every size included. No ads, no subscription.

See it in the app

Picproved checking a passport photo's size, framing, face, light and background, with an approval estimate — Checked before you save

Picproved's camera with a face guide and live ticks for position, straightness, eyes, expression and light — Live tips as you take it

Questions

Is the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo checker free?

Yes. Checking is free, with no sign-up, and your photo is checked on your device. It is never uploaded.

What does the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo checker look at?

The file (format, pixel size, file size), then the face: head size and position, eyes open, expression, head tilt and turn, light, shadows, glare, blur, glasses, hair over the face, head covering and the background colour.

What if my photo fails?

Each failed check says why. Size, crop and background can be fixed in the editor; eyes, expression, light and blur need a new photo, which Picproved helps you take with live camera checks.

Does passing the check mean my photo will be accepted?

It means the photo meets the published rules Picproved checks. The office or portal makes the final decision, so no checker can promise acceptance.