UK visa photo — 35×45 mm

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UK visa photos are commonly prepared at 35×45 mm with a light background.

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UK visa photo: typical prep 3.5×4.5 cm @ 300 dpi (413×531 px) · 1.38×1.77 in, 10–500 KB JPG. Prepare it below on your device with TryQuickImg — not uploaded to our servers for processing. Confirm the official notice before you submit.

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Typical prep target: 3.5×4.5 cm @ 300 dpi (413×531 px) · 1.38×1.77 in · 10–500 KB · last reviewed 2026-07-01 · Official source. Not a guarantee of acceptance.

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Upload → frame with the face guide → resize to 413×531 px (1.38×1.77 in) and compress to ≤500 KB JPG. Unofficial prep only — not uploaded to our servers for processing.

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Target checklist

  • 35×45 mm
  • Light background
  • Confirm UKVI guidance

    Unofficial prep only. Specs change by year and notice. TryQuickImg is not affiliated with any government, embassy, exam board, or employer. Confirm the official bulletin before you submit — we do not guarantee acceptance.

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    UK visa photo uses 3.5×4.5 cm @ 300 dpi (413×531 px) · 1.38×1.77 in at 10–500 KB — the most widely used passport photo size. These accept an identical file, so one photo covers all of them. What differs is where you apply and which authority reviews it, so still check the official source for each.

    Where this spec comes from

    These figures are commonly-cited ranges, read from the official notice by hand and re-checked on a set date — nothing here is scraped, so a number never changes without a person confirming it. The notice for your own exam year always wins.

    UK visa photo photo spec — UK visa photo official source

    Checked 2026-07-01 · next re-check due 2027-07-01

    Frequently asked questions

    What size is a UK visa photo?

    UK visa photos are commonly prepared at 35×45 mm with a light background. Prep target: 3.5×4.5 cm @ 300 dpi (413×531 px) · 1.38×1.77 in, 10–500 KB JPG. Confirm the latest government or embassy guidance before you submit.

    How do I make a UK visa photo online without uploading?

    Open this page, drop your photo, frame the face in the guide, then download uk-visa-photo.jpg. TryQuickImg crops and compresses in your browser only — the file is not uploaded to our servers for processing.

    Why do passport photos get rejected?

    Common rejects: wrong pixels or mm size, file over the KB cap, dark or busy background, head too small/large, sunglasses, heavy filters, or an old photo. Use the checklist on this page, then re-check the official notice.

    Do you show cm and inches?

    Yes — 3.5×4.5 cm @ 300 dpi (413×531 px) · 1.38×1.77 in includes both metric print size and inches (1.38×1.77 in).

    Is my photo uploaded?

    No. TryQuickImg crops, resizes, and compresses in your browser only.

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