Generate 100% HM Passport Office compliant photos online in seconds. Free AI background removal and 300 DPI 4x6 printable sheet tiling.
Target Spec: UK Passport (35x45mm)
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Updated to reflect latest consulate and passport agency guidelines
35 mm x 45 mm
Official standard dimensions for paper print and digital submission.
29 mm to 34 mm (64% to 75% of height)
Measured from chin to top of hair. Automated face detection locks this ratio.
Plain Light Grey or Cream (#F0F0F0)
AI automatically removes background shadows and replaces backdrop.
827 x 1063 px @ 600 DPI
High-DPI output ensuring crisp 300 DPI physical prints.
Fast, free, and no professional studio equipment needed
Stand 4 to 6 feet away from a wall under natural daylight. Look straight ahead with a neutral facial expression.
Upload your picture above. PassPhotoMaker auto-detects your face mesh, locks the ratio to 35 mm x 45 mm, and cleans the background.
Download your high-res digital image for online submission and get a 300 DPI tiled 4x6" printable sheet for local printing.
Save money by printing standard 4x6 inch photo prints
In-store pharmacy counters at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Post Offices charge anywhere between $16.99 and $21.99 to take and print a set of two passport photos.
With PassPhotoMaker, you can download a pre-formatted 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) photo print sheet containing multiple perfectly tiled 35 mm x 45 mm photos at 300 DPI. Order this file as a standard 4x6 photo print at any store lab or home printer for less than $10 total!
Every exported 4x6 sheet includes faint light grey dotted borders surrounding each individual photo, making precise cutting effortless with standard household scissors.
Direct feature & cost breakdown
| Feature / Service | PassPhotoMaker Online | CVS / Walgreens Kiosks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Price | Affordable (Under $10) | $16.99 – $21.99 |
| Photo Retakes | Unlimited Free Retakes | 1 or 2 retakes only |
| AI Background Cleanup | Automatic Plain White (#FFFFFF) | Manual wall background |
| Processing Time | Under 10 Seconds | 15–30 Minute In-Store Wait |
| 4x6 Tiled Print Sheet | Included (300 DPI Export) | Extra Charge / Physical Cut Only |
Expert answers for guaranteed document acceptance
UK passport photos must measure 35 mm wide by 45 mm high. The distance from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head must be between 29 mm and 34 mm.
HM Passport Office (HMPO) requires a plain light grey or off-white/cream background so that light-colored hair and facial contours are clearly distinguishable for biometric scanning.
Yes! UK Passport, UK Driving Licence (DVLA), and UK Visa applications all use the same 35x45 mm size and light grey background standards.