UK visa photo size
35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI
The standard UK visa ID photo measures 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 DPI) with a recommended background of light grey. This page covers the full specification, photography requirements, and a free in-browser tool for making one.
Specification
- Physical size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixel size
- 413 × 531 px
- Resolution
- 300
- Recommended background
- light grey#DCDCDC
- Region
- the United Kingdom
Where it's used
The UK visa format is required for the United Kingdom visa applications, including consular visas, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa portals. Embassy and consular requirements change occasionally — re-check the official guidance before you submit.
Photography & composition
Shoot in even lighting, facing the camera, with a neutral expression and no headwear. The head should fill about 60–75% of the frame, and shoulders shouldn't reach the bottom edge. Background should be plain (light grey) with no visible shadows. For phone selfies, use the rear-facing camera and keep the lens level with your face.
How to make a UK visa photo in Pixfit
Three steps, entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
- 1
Upload a portrait
Drop or pick a clear front-facing portrait. JPG / PNG / HEIC up to 50 MB per file.
- 2
AI background removal
MODNet runs locally in your browser to cut the subject out and swap the background to light grey. Switch backgrounds any time in the Background panel.
- 3
Smart crop to UK visa
Pick the UK visa preset. Pixfit finds the face and crops to 35×45 mm with the head centred — drag to fine-tune.
- 4
Export a file that meets the spec
Pick a format and quality. Use the size-target option if the portal requires a specific KB range, then save the file locally.
UK visa — frequently asked questions
Is making a UK visa photo in Pixfit free?
Yes — entirely free. Pixfit runs in your browser with no watermark, no paywall, and no export caps.
Will my photo be uploaded to a server?
No. Background removal, cropping, recolouring, and compression all happen locally in your browser. The original photo never leaves your device.
What background colour does UK visa require?
The recommended background is light grey. The Background panel offers one-click presets (standard white, visa blue, ID red) or any custom hex colour.
Are these specifications accurate?
Specs are compiled from public official sources. Embassies, ministries, and exam boards do update their rules — re-check the latest official guidance before submission.
Can I make this on a phone?
Yes. Pixfit works on mobile Safari and Chrome. The first cut-out downloads ~6 MB of AI model weights — connect to Wi-Fi the first time, then the whole pipeline runs in-browser.