UK digital passport photo size checklist
- Width: at least 600 pixels
- Height: at least 750 pixels
- File size: at least 50 KB and no more than 10 MB
- Image: clear, in colour, in focus, and unaltered
Why the UK profile is check-only
When you use a photo taken on your own device, GOV.UK tells you to include the head, shoulders, and upper body and not crop the photo yourself. The passport application performs the crop.
What RulePix checks
RulePix checks the original image file, its 50 KB–10 MB size range, and its minimum 600 × 750 pixel dimensions. It does not re-encode, resize, crop, or download a replacement.
What still needs human attention
The photo must be clear, in colour, unaltered, taken against a plain light background, and follow the current pose and expression rules. Review the current GOV.UK digital photo guidance.
UK passport photo FAQ
What size should a UK digital passport photo be?
GOV.UK says the digital photo must be at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall, and its file size must be between 50 KB and 10 MB.
Should I crop my UK passport photo?
If the photo was taken on your own device, GOV.UK says to include your head, shoulders, and upper body and not crop it yourself. The passport application performs the crop.
Does passing the file check guarantee acceptance?
No. The checker covers technical properties only. The photo must also meet the current GOV.UK rules for clarity, colour, background, pose, expression, lighting, and an unaltered appearance.