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Check Your UK Passport Photo Online

Check the published GOV.UK digital passport photo rules locally: at least 600×750 pixels and 50 KB–10 MB. Review the visual checklist and official application guidance before submitting.

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600 × 750 px

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50 KB–10 MB

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Colour and unaltered

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UK Passport Photo Technical Preflight

Select a JPEG to check the published GOV.UK pixel and file-size range locally.

Active Requirement

UK Passport Digital Photo

GOV.UK Passport Service • Source reviewed 2026-10-23; confirm the destination guidance before submitting.

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Select Photo to Checkverified_userProcessed locally • Photos stay on your device
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Drag and drop your photo here

Checked entirely in your browser. Your file is not uploaded.

or paste with Ctrl+V

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Official source specification

GOV.UK digital passport photo rules: at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, at least 50 KB and no more than 10 MB, in colour, and unaltered. This checker uses JPEG input; the official application makes the final decision.

This is an automated mechanical pre-upload check (dimensions, format, byte limits). It cannot guarantee final acceptance or inspect identity.

check_circleWhat this tool checks

  • Readable image signature and supported browser format
  • Requested pixel dimensions, output MIME type, and output integrity
  • Requested byte ceiling when the compression workflow can reach it

infoWhat this tool does not check

  • Whether a destination website will accept the image
  • Face position, expression, lighting, background, or document-specific rules
  • Whether a platform has changed its requirements since the listed review date
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Read the official GOV.UK passport photo rules

The official page includes separate guidance for adults, babies, and children.

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When Should I Use This Tool?

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Passports, Visas & Government Forms

Prepare photos for source-linked passport, visa, residency, and document-upload targets. Verify the destination's current rules before submitting.

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Job Portals & Exam Applications

Format resumes, portrait headshots, and identification documents to match strict upload gateways for ERAS (150 KB), LinkedIn, and university systems.

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Social Media & Creator Feeds

Produce pixel-perfect visuals for Instagram posts (1:1, 4:5), YouTube thumbnails (16:9), and Open Graph preview cards without awkward border cropping.

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Email & Web Performance

Downsize heavy smartphone photos into lightweight WebP or compressed JPEG files to bypass strict email attachment limits and speed up website loading.

Key Details & Specifications

Minimum dimensions

At least 600 px wide × 750 px tall

File size

At least 50 KB and no more than 10 MB

Orientation

Portrait / height greater than width

Quality

Clear, in focus, in colour, and unaltered

Official source

GOV.UK passport photo guidance

How to Check a UK Passport Photo

1

Choose the original photo

Use a new photo rather than a screenshot, scan, or edited copy.

2

Check the published limits

The browser checks minimum dimensions, portrait orientation, and the 50 KB–10 MB range.

3

Review the visual checklist

Confirm the background, lighting, face position, eyes, expression, and clothing yourself.

4

Use the official application

GOV.UK makes the final decision and may crop the photo during the application.

Common Sizing Scenarios & Examples

task_altUS Passport & Visa (Form DS-160)

Input: 4032 × 3024 px (iPhone capture, 4.2 MB)

Target: Choose the correct source-backed workflow before editing

Result: Use the DS-160 checker for visa rules or the passport checker for online-renewal rules.

task_altERAS Medical Residency Headshot

Input: 2400 × 3360 px portrait (3.1 MB)

Target: 375 × 525 px (2.5:3.5 ratio) & < 150 KB

Result: Scaled and compressed to 118 KB with crisp facial detail.

task_altInstagram Feed Portrait

Input: 3000 × 4000 px vertical photo

Target: 1080 × 1350 px (4:5 aspect ratio)

Result: Clean aspect lock without compression banding or blur.

task_altOpen Graph Social Share Card

Input: 1920 × 1080 px design banner

Target: 1200 × 630 px (1.91:1) WebP / PNG

Result: High-contrast social card optimized for LinkedIn & X previews.

lightbulbBest Practices for Best Results

  • checkAlways start from the original camera capture rather than a WhatsApp or social media copy.
  • checkLock your aspect ratio when resizing unless you are intentionally reframing with the cropper.
  • checkSelect JPEG (.jpg) for realistic photographs and portrait headshots; use PNG for logos and text.
  • checkCross-check your destination's required pixel dimensions and KB limits on our Global Platform Presets before final submission.
Tip: Need exact requirements for a specific passport, exam, or website? Check our Global Platform Presets or search our comprehensive Step-by-Step Guides.

troubleshootTroubleshooting & Common Solutions

help_outlineThe image is below 600×750 pixels

Use a higher-resolution original. Do not upscale a small screenshot and expect it to become a clear passport photo.

help_outlineThe file is below 50 KB or above 10 MB

Use the local compressor to adjust the file size, then review sharpness and natural appearance before applying.

help_outlineThe image is landscape

Use the cropper to prepare a portrait composition, but remember GOV.UK may crop the image in the official application.

help_outlineA child or baby photo has an object visible

Retake the photo following GOV.UK child-photo rules. Do not digitally remove toys, pacifiers, hands, or people.

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100% In-Browser Privacy Guarantee

Unlike traditional cloud converters, ReadyToSubmit processes images entirely inside your browser using HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly. Your photos, headshots, and documents are not sent to our processing servers or stored in remote databases; temporary browser memory is released by the workflow where supported.

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devicesBrowser Compatibility & Requirements

Our image engine requires HTML5 Canvas and modern JavaScript. These browsers are the supported baseline; device memory and browser file limits can affect very large images.

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Chrome

v90+

Supported baseline
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Safari

v14+

Supported baseline
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Firefox

v88+

Supported baseline
desktop_windows

Edge

v90+

Supported baseline
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iOS Safari

iOS 14+

Supported baseline
android

Android

Chrome 90+

Supported baseline

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this checker guarantee UK passport approval?

No. It checks published technical limits and presents a manual checklist. GOV.UK and HM Passport Office make the final decision.

How recent must the UK passport photo be?

GOV.UK says the photo must have been taken in the last month for a new passport application.

Does GOV.UK require an exact 35×45 mm or 4:5 digital crop?

The cited digital-photo guidance publishes minimum pixel dimensions and file size, not an exact 35×45 mm digital crop. Follow the official application workflow.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. The technical inspection runs locally in your browser.

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