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UK Visa Photo Maker (35 x 45 mm)

The UK government requires digital visa photos to be exactly 35 x 45 mm (which converts to 420 x 540 pixels at 300 DPI), under 200KB, in JPEG format, with a light grey or cream background. This tool crops, resizes, and compresses your photo to meet official UKVI and VFS Global requirements.

Physical size

35 x 45 mm

Digital size

420 x 540 px

Max file size

200 KB

Format

JPEG

target

420x540 + 200KB preset

Pre-filled with UK visa dimensions and file size limit.

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Photo cropper

Crop a portrait or selfie to the correct 35:45 aspect ratio.

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Official UK visa photo requirements

Dimensions

420 x 540 px (35 x 45 mm at 300 DPI)

Min/Max width

Must be 35 mm wide x 45 mm high

Max file size

200 KB

Format

JPEG (.jpg or .jpeg)

Background

Plain light grey or cream (not white)

Head height

70% to 80% of total height (29-34 mm)

Head position

Centered, face straight ahead, no tilting

Recency

Must be taken within the last month

How it works

Capture against grey or cream wall

Stand against a plain, uniform light grey or cream background. Avoid pure white backgrounds if possible, as they are discouraged by UKVI.

Upload and crop to aspect ratio

The tool resizes your photo to exactly 420x540 pixels. Frame your face so that it occupies 70% to 80% of the image height.

Compress under 200KB and export

The JPEG is compressed below the 200KB limit while keeping excellent clarity. Download your compliant file for VFS or UKVI portal upload.

Frequently asked questions

What is the UK visa photo size in pixels?

The official UK visa photo size is 35mm wide by 45mm high. At 300 DPI, this converts to 420 x 540 pixels.

Can I use a white background for a UK visa photo?

The UK government officially requests a light grey or cream background. Pure white backgrounds are discouraged because they can blend with the applicant's clothing or face, though they are sometimes accepted if there is sufficient contrast.

Can I wear glasses in a UK visa photo?

No. You must remove your glasses for the photo unless you have a documented medical condition that prevents doing so.

What is the file size limit for UK visa photos?

The online UK visa portal (VFS Global or UKVI) expects digital photos to be under 200KB.

Bharat Kumar G.verified

Technical SEO & Document Processing Expert

Bharat is the founder of ReadyToSubmit. With years of experience in technical web development, he builds privacy-first, client-side tools to help Indian government exam aspirants format their applications accurately and securely without server uploads.

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