🇬🇧United Kingdom ID Card Photo for $1
Get a compliant 1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm) photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
600×750px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
United Kingdom ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm) |
| Digital size | 600 × 750 px |
| Background | Plain light-coloured background (white, cream, or light grey) |
| Head size | Head height 29-34mm from chin to crown |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 10240 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect id card photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong head size — Head height must be 29-34mm from chin to crown
Background not plain — Must be plain white, cream, or light grey with no patterns
Hair covering eyes — Eyes must be clearly visible
Glasses with tinted lenses — Only clear lenses permitted
Expression not neutral — Neutral expression with mouth closed required
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 1.4" × 1.8" (35 × 45 mm).
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Where to print
- Boots ~£0.15
- Tesco Photo ~£0.10
- Asda Photo ~£0.10
- Sainsbury's ~£0.12
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 600×750px |
| Max file size | 10240 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (4:5) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the photo requirements for a UK ID card?
UK ID card photos follow the same standards as UK passport photos: 35×45mm dimensions, plain light-coloured background (white, cream, or light grey), neutral expression with mouth closed.
Can I wear glasses in my UK ID card photo?
Yes, but only if they don't have tinted lenses and don't cause glare. Your eyes must be clearly visible.
What size is a UK ID card photo?
35mm × 45mm — the standard UK photo format. The head height should measure 29-34mm from chin to crown.
Is the UK ID card available to everyone?
The UK ID card scheme was discontinued in 2011. However, various forms of photo ID are still used including the PASS card, Citizen Card, and employer ID cards, which typically follow similar photo requirements.
Ready to create your id card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
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Official source: https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports