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UK Passport Photo Maker — 35x45mm at 300 DPI

Create HM Passport Office compliant 35x45mm UK passport photos. Choose white or light grey background. Download single photo or 4x6 print sheet.

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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP (max 20MB)

Free Online UK Passport Photo Maker

OptiDrop's UK Passport Photo Maker creates passport-ready photos that meet HM Passport Office requirements. The tool produces photos at the exact required dimensions of 35mm x 45mm (413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI). You can choose between a white or light grey background, both of which are accepted by the UK passport office. Simply upload your photo, adjust the crop, and download.

Print-Ready 4x6 Sheet with Cut Guides

Download a 4x6 inch print sheet with multiple passport photos arranged neatly with light cut guides. This is ideal for printing at home or at a photo shop. All image processing is done in your browser using the Canvas API, so your photos never leave your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

UK passport photos must be 35mm wide x 45mm tall. At 300 DPI this is 413 x 531 pixels. The background should be plain light grey or cream, as required by HM Passport Office.
Yes, HM Passport Office accepts both plain light grey and plain white backgrounds. This tool defaults to white but also offers a light grey option. Avoid shadows on the background.
A standard 4x6 inch (10x15cm) print sheet can fit multiple 35x45mm UK passport photos arranged in rows and columns with small cut guides between them. This tool generates the sheet automatically.
Yes, OptiDrop's UK Passport Photo Maker is completely free. All processing happens in your browser using the Canvas API. No photos are uploaded to any server, ensuring 100% privacy.

Last updated: June 2026