Make your United Kingdom Passport (online) photo that meets the official rules (35×45 mm, cream background, 50 to 10240 KB). Live camera guidance and checks; your photo stays on your device.
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United Kingdom Passport (online) photo: size and rules
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
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
Official rules: gov.uk. Rules checked on 26 October 2026.
You don't need a photo code
Applying online, you can take the photo using your own device during the application, with someone to help you, instead of entering a code from a photo booth or shop (GOV.UK: Get a passport photo). The code is only how GOV.UK collects a photo that a booth or shop took. GOV.UK says their photos are more likely to be approved, so check yours against the rules above before you use it. Passport photo code UK: do you need one?
How to take the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo on your phone
Stand about an arm's length from a plain cream, light grey, off-white or white wall, facing a window or other soft light, so there are no shadows on your face or behind you.
Tilt clear glasses so they don't reflect the light, push your hair away from your eyes and eyebrows, and keep a neutral face with your mouth closed.
Hold the phone at eye level, or ask someone to take it. Picproved's camera tells you when your head is straight, centred and the right size.
Picproved crops the photo to 35×45 mm (700×900 pixels) with the head 29 to 34 mm tall, evens out the cream background and checks every rule before you save.
Save the file: it comes out 50 KB to 10 MB, ready to upload.
Two of the four pay out only for photos that passed their own expert check or a paid human check
Proof of the rejection
None. Tell us it was rejected
Three of the four ask for proof of the rejection or a reason for the claim
Time to tell us
90 days from your order
14 days from getting the photo at one, 30 days from the rejection at another; we found no limit at the other two
No face retouching. Pay once. 90-day redo and refund, no letter needed. Saving is free while we launch; the promise covers every paid photo once payments open. How the promises compare
See it in the app
Made on your phone
Checked before you save
Plain background in one tap
Questions
What size is the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo?
35×45 mm. As a digital file that is 700×900 pixels.
What file size does the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo need?
50 KB to 10 MB. Picproved saves the file inside this limit.
What background does the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo need?
A plain cream, light grey, off-white or white background with no shadows or patterns.
Can I wear glasses in the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo?
Clear glasses are allowed if your eyes show clearly with no glare. Tinted glasses are not.
How do I make the United Kingdom Passport (online) photo with my phone?
Stand facing the camera against a plain wall in even light. Picproved shows live checks while you take it, crops it to 35×45 mm (700×900 pixels) and checks the rules before you save. Your photo stays on your device.
Do I need a photo code for a UK passport online?
No. A code from a booth or shop is one way to add your photo; you can also take a photo using your own device during the application, with someone to help you. GOV.UK says booth and shop photos are more likely to be approved, so check yours first.
Where do I get a UK passport photo code?
From a photo booth or shop: choose the option to get a code with your photos, then enter it during the online application. Not every booth offers one, so check before you pay.
