Make a United Kingdom driving licence photo to official rules
Renewing your photocard driving licence by post? The DVLA wants a recent printed passport-type photo: 45 × 35 mm, head 29–34 mm from crown to chin, on a plain cream or light grey background. Make it here and print it.
Make my driving licence photo
Ready to printTemplate for the size (3.5 × 4.5 cm) and head position from the official photo sheet
Automatic face positioning to the required head height
No uploads to a server — your photo is processed only on your device
Print-ready sheet to print at home or at a photo lab
How it works
Upload a photo
Take a photo with your phone or upload an existing picture from your device.
Adjust the framing
The generator crops the picture to the official size and automatically positions it on the face; slightly align it with the template and fine-tune the zoom, brightness and contrast.
Download or print
Download a digital copy or a print-ready sheet and print it at home or in any photo shop.
Official requirements
- Document: Driving licence
- Exact photo size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Printed photo — download a print-ready sheet or print at home
- Head height (chin to crown): 64–76% of the photo height
Frequently asked questions
By post the DVLA wants a printed photo sent with the form — download the print-ready sheet and print it on photo paper. Do not sign the back of the photo.
Yes. Your picture is processed entirely in your browser and is never uploaded to a server — it never leaves your device.
Yes. Creating, downloading and printing the photo is completely free — no watermarks, no sign-up.
The official photo sheet for United Kingdom covers more than the size. The background must be plain cream or light grey. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed. Avoid wearing glasses unless necessary, and never sunglasses or tinted lenses. Head coverings are allowed only for religious or medical reasons, with your face fully visible. The photo must have been taken within the last month.