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UK Driving Licence Photo - 35x45mm Free Maker

Making sure your application is handled without problems depends on you preparing a compliant UK driving license photo. Our web site provides a quick, easy approach to produce a top-notch picture satisfying all official requirements. Our products give accuracy and compliance whether your need is for a digital file or a hard copy.

Auto-crop the photo to fit the United Kingdom driving license size (free online tool)

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Source: official website www.nidirect.gov.uk

Get photo for: UK Driving Licence 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

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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.

Size and Technical Guidelines

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

Guidelines for Appearance

Face Expression

Neutral; mouth closed and eyes open.

Head Position

Fully head and shoulders seen, facing the camera straight forward.

Avoid

Avoid camouflage, uniforms, or too laid-back clothing. Choose solid hues that set off the backdrop.

Accessories

Accessories including glasses, caps, and head coverings are not permitted unless absolutely necessary for religious or medical needs.

Steps to Make Your Driving Licence Photo in UK

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

Choose from our platform "UK Driving Licence Photo" as the Document Type.
Take a picture, 1.5 to 2 meters away from the camera. Guarantee balanced lighting and a simple background.
Upload your picture to our system so it may be processed. Check the image satisfies background rules and resolution.
Our automated tools will crop, resize, and improve the image to guarantee it satisfies the 35x45mm size criteria.
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?

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

How can I satisfy online submission file size criteria?

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

Can I turn in the same picture 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.