No DNP pack required
Run Photo Codes without buying annual ePassport code packs tied to one printer ecosystem.
For photo studios
Issue UK Photo Codes without a DNP licence pack
Prepare HMPO-ready digital passport photos, Photo Codes, and print sheets in a browser workspace built for shop counters — no desktop install, no hardware lock-in.
Opens the existing Passport Photo Studio workspace.
Independent service
Not affiliated with GOV.UK or HM Passport Office
Built for studio customers
Built for shop counters
Why studios switch
Serve applicants from a browser workspace designed for counter staff — not a personal photo tool, and not a printer-tied licence pack.
Browser-based counter workflow
Staff can learn it in minutes. Upload, check, deliver code + print sheet.
Digital + print in one step
Give customers what they need for online applications and in-store prints.
How it works
Three steps at the counter
Use Passport Photo Studio for customer orders. Keep the free personal Photo Code tool on this site for people preparing their own application.
- 1
Open Passport Photo Studio
Launch the browser workspace from this page and start a customer session at the counter.
- 2
Prepare the customer photo for the UK digital passport format
Upload, check and prepare the image for the UK digital passport specification.
- 3
Hand over the Photo Code (and print sheet/email if needed)
Give the customer the Photo Code for their online application, plus a print sheet or email when they need it.
Compared with common options
How studios usually get Photo Codes
No prices listed here — compare the setup and typical friction, then try the workspace.
| Approach | What you need | Typical friction |
|---|---|---|
| DNP / ePassport licence packs | Compatible printer workflow + annual code allowance | Hardware lock-in; cost rises if you under-use the pack |
| Desktop ID software + cloud add-on | Windows install + yearly support/cloud | Heavier setup; staff training |
| Passport Photo Studio | Browser workspace | Fast to try; built for serving many customers |
Keep studio work separate from the free personal Photo Code tool on passportphotocode.com. Compare packs on vs DNP, or see studio pricing.
For shop counters
Studio guides
Practical notes for owners and counter staff — workflow, pricing, packs and handoff.
- How photo shops issue UK passport Photo Codes
- Why customers ask for a Photo Code
- Staff checklist: shoot → code → print
- What to charge for prints + a digital code
- DNP ePassport licence vs cloud software
- Photo Code software buying guide
- Offer Photo Codes without a booth
- Pharmacy and retail counters
- UK ePassport code licence cost calculator
- Train seasonal staff on Photo Codes
- Photo Code on the receipt: what to print
- Multi-branch: cloud login vs licences
- Passport photos for British expats
- International visa photos + UK Photo Code
- GDPR basics for passport photo shops
- When a customer’s Photo Code fails
Passport Photo Studio
Ready for your next counter customer?
Start a free trial in the studio workspace, or email us if you have questions first.
Studio FAQs
Questions from photo studios
Is this a GOV.UK service?
No. Passport Photo Code is an independent photo preparation service. HM Passport Office makes the final decision on every photo and passport application.
What’s the difference from the free personal tool?
The free tool on passportphotocode.com is for someone preparing their own application. Passport Photo Studio is for serving customers in a shop workflow.
Do you guarantee HMPO acceptance?
Automated checks help catch common issues. Only HM Passport Office can accept or reject a photo.
Can we still offer printed photos?
Yes. The workspace supports digital delivery and print sheets, so you can still offer in-store prints alongside a Photo Code.
How do we start?
Open the studio workspace to start a free trial. Questions: hi@passportphotocode.com.