๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK Driving Licence Photo โ€” Official Requirements

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Official UK Driving Licence Photo specifications, auto-checked against the source below โ€” upload your photo to the free checker to verify it before you apply.

SpecValue (official)
SizePassport-type photo (digital upload or printed 45x35 mm)
Output827x1063 px (600 dpi)
Head heightPassport standard: crown to chin 29-34 mm (64-76% of photo height)
BackgroundPlain light-coloured (DVLA: passport-type photo)
Sourcegov.uk โ€” Change the photo on your driving licence (verified โœ… 2026-08-11)

DVLA photo change/renewal: you can use your passport photo or upload a new one (ยฃ14 online); postal D1 applications require a recent printed passport-type photo. The photo must be unaltered by computer software; plain light-coloured background, no shadows.

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What are the official UK Driving Licence photo requirements?

Passport-type photo (digital upload or printed 45x35 mm). Passport standard: crown to chin 29-34 mm (64-76% of photo height). Plain light-coloured (DVLA: passport-type photo). gov.uk โ€” Change the photo on your driving licence โ€” the official page is linked on this page (verified 2026-08-11).

Can I take my own UK Driving Licence photo?

Yes. Stand against a plain background with even front lighting, keep your full head and shoulders in frame, and upload your photo to our free checker โ€” it verifies against the official spec before you apply. No sign-up, and the photo is deleted after the check.

Does ExamIDPhoto make UK Driving Licence photos?

We currently produce compliant US, UK and Canada passport/visa photos and India e-Visa photos. For other countries we publish the official specification and a free automatic checker, so you can verify your photo before applying.

How much does it cost?

The checker is free. Paid orders are $3.99 USD per photo (โ‚น199 in India) โ€” you only pay when the result looks right, with a full refund if you pay but download nothing.

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