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HMPO & GOV.UK Compliant

UK Passport Photo Maker (35×45 mm / HMPO Standard)

Create official British passport photos online. Accurate 35x45 mm dimensions, HMPO head-size guides, light grey/cream background options, and 300 DPI downloads for online renewals or postal applications.

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Prepare government-compliant passport photos for Pakistan, US, UK, Schengen, India, or custom sizes.

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His Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) Photo Standards

When renewing a British passport online or submitting a paper form through the Post Office, your digital or physical image must pass rigorous biometric checks. Here are the core specifications:

RequirementHMPO Standard
Dimensions35 mm width × 45 mm height
Head Height RangeBetween 29 mm and 34 mm (crown to chin)
Background ColorPlain light grey or plain cream (no shadows or objects)
Posture & GazeFacing directly forward, eyes open, neutral expression
Head CoveringsOnly permitted for religious or medical reasons

Online Renewal Tips (GOV.UK)

If applying via the GOV.UK digital passport service, you will be prompted to upload a digital photo file. Toolchi generates the exact 413x531 pixel (or higher) file at 300 DPI required for automatic verification by the Home Office automated photo checker.

UK Passport Photo FAQs

Official guidance for British passport and visa applicants.

For printed photos, His Majesty's Passport Office (HMPO) mandates a size of 35 mm wide by 45 mm high. In digital format for online applications (GOV.UK passport renewals), the file should be at least 413 x 531 pixels (300 DPI) and under 10MB in size.
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