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UK passport photo cropping and checks
UK online passport applications reject thousands of uploads for background, head size, and contrast. Start from a well-lit phone photo, choose the UK passport preset, and let the readout show what still needs attention before you pay.
- Plain cream or light grey wall works better than busy kitchen backgrounds.
- Keep hair off the face so the jawline and eyes are clearly visible to automated detectors.
- Export tuned to the digital spec tied to the preset — not a random square crop.
FAQ
- Do you generate the photo code?
- We deliver the compliant digital file you upload to the vendor or portal you use. Follow the official GOV.UK flow for where to obtain the photo code if required.
- Biometric vs printed?
- Our focus is the digital upload file. Add print options only when your preset includes them.