What size is a UK digital passport photo?

For online applications, HM Passport Office requires a digital photo at least 900 pixels wide by 1200 pixels tall (3:4 ratio) - exactly what this tool outputs.

Can I take my UK passport photo at home?

Yes - gov.uk explicitly allows photos taken at home. Stand facing a window, have someone photograph your head and shoulders, then use this tool to set the background and crop to 900x1200.

Does this work for DVLA driving licence photos?

Yes - DVLA online renewals accept the same style of digital photo. Use the UK preset.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Both the AI background replacement and cropping run inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.

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Free UK Passport Photo Online

Digital photo for UK passport applications and DVLA driving licences — 900×1200px, plain background via AI. Booths charge up to £16; this is free and your photo never leaves your device.

UK passport photo rules (gov.uk)

Digital size: at least 900×1200 pixels, 3:4 portrait ratio — this tool outputs exactly that
Background: plain light grey or cream — use the AI background button for a plain light background
Pose: face forward, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and visible
No: head coverings (unless religious), hair across eyes, shadows on face, objects in frame
Recency: taken within the last month

How to take it at home

Stand about 1.5m from a plain wall, facing a window for even light. Have someone photograph your head and shoulders (avoid selfies — arms distort the frame). Upload here, click the AI background button, drag until your face fills the oval, download. It costs £0 instead of £6–16 at a booth.

Also works for

DVLA driving licence online renewals
UK visa applications (35×45mm standard)
Blue Badge, Oyster photocard, CitizenCard

Why this is private

A passport photo is biometric data. Photo-booth apps and most online services process your face on their servers. Here, everything — including the AI — runs locally in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.