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UK Driving Licence Photo - Online Maker

Take your UK driving licence photo in 2 minutes, directly from your phone, without leaving home — fast, simple, and 100% compliant. Over 17,820 British citizens have renewed their driving licences with us.

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Source: official website www.nidirect.gov.uk

Get photo for: UK Driving Licence 35x45 mm Size

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3. Upload your photo:

Picture in .jpg, .png, .heic or .gif format

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Instructions:

Take a photo or selfie with your phone
in good quality in good light

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Online service for processing photos from your phone for official government documents using artificial intelligence

Top Features of Our Photo Service for Driving Licence

  • Automated Resizing Your photo will be automatically resized to the necessary 35x45mm proportions.
  • Background Optimization - Background optimization substitutes a basic white or light gray background for inappropriate backgrounds.
  • Brightness and Contrast Enhancements - Enhancements for brightness and contrast make sure your picture is crisp and expert.
  • Multi-Format Output - Provides printed and digital files.
  • Guaranteed Compliance - Your picture will meet all requirements for a UK driver's license.

Photo Size and Rules – Сheck All the Requirements!

45mm
35mm
32.8mm
4.9mm

Photo dimensions

35 by 45 mm

Aspect ratio

7:9

Background

Simple white or light grey free of shadows or patterns

Resolution

Between 600-300 DPI

File format

JPEG, PNG, or BMP

Digital submissions

for 50 to 100 KB as the file size

Steps to Make Your Driving Licence Photo in UK

Using our platform makes creating your photo simple and guarantees compliance:

  1. Choose from our platform "UK Driving Licence Photo" as the Document Type.

  2. Take a picture, 1.5 to 2 meters away from the camera. Guarantee balanced lighting and a simple background.

  3. Upload your picture to our system so it may be processed. Check the image satisfies background rules and resolution.

  4. Our automated tools will crop, resize, and improve the image to guarantee it satisfies the 35x45mm size criteria.

  5. Download and Print: Save the digital file or print it high quality for submission.

Guidelines on Printing and Submission

Make sure your photo prints on premium matte or glossy paper for physical submissions. The picture has to have the right aspect ratio and exactly 35x45mm. Before uploading an online application, make sure the digital file satisfies the required format and file size.

Advice on Approaching a Perfect Driving Licence Picture

  • Lighting Layout: To prevent shadows, use either many artificial light sources or natural daylight.
  • Prepare the background by selecting a simple, light-colored one free of any distractions.
  • Position the camera such that someone captures the picture from eye level using a tripod or otherwise.

Extra Thoughts on Excellent Pictures

  • Check the lighting to avoid too high exposure and ensure that none of your face seems excessively bright.
  • Make sure your face covers seventy to eighty percent of the picture height.
  • Keep hair away from your face to prevent hiding of features.
  • Consistency in Lighting: Eliminate shadows on the face or background with even light sources.

Typical Problems and Fixing Strategies

  • Remove glasses or change the lighting to cut reflections.
  • Use our background removal tool to guarantee a professional and neat backdrop.
  • Incorrect Dimensions: Use our resizing tools to verify the size and aspect ratio twice.
  • Shadows on Face: Adjust the light to guarantee homogeneous illumination.

FAQ

How current should my driving licence picture be?

Your picture has to have been shot in the past six months to capture your present look.

Could I personally modify my picture?

Indeed, however using our automatic tools guarantees accuracy and UK standard compliance.

Would selfies be appropriate for driving licence pictures?

Selfies fall short of what is expected. Ask someone to snap your picture or set up a tripod.

What happens should my picture be turned down?

Fix whatever problems using the comments given. Our system simplifies and straight easy changes.

Could I use my driving licence photo for another document?

As long as the picture satisfies the particular criteria for every application.

Are head covers permitted on a UK Driving License?

While head coverings for medical or religious purposes are allowed, they cannot hide face features.

How can I satisfy online submission file size requirements?

Change the file size with our compression tool such that quality is not lost.

Can I turn in the same photo for my driving license and passport?

Indeed, given it satisfies the criteria for both kinds of documents.

How might I keep the picture clear?

Verify proper camera position and focus. Steer clear of too ambitious tweaks or filters.

UK driving licence - What is official UK governments requirements for driving licence?

A UK driving licence photo must follow DVLA rules: it has to be colour, sharp, and show the full face with a neutral expression. The driver should look straight at the camera, mouth closed, eyes open, and without smiling. The background must be plain and light, such as cream or grey, with no patterns or shadows. Glasses are fine if eyes remain visible, but tinted lenses and glare are not accepted. Religious or medical head coverings are allowed, but everyday hats are not. Hair and beards are acceptable if they do not block the eyes. The required size is 35×45 mm, with the head filling about 70–80% of the image. Both digital and printed photos are valid if they meet these standards.

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