🇭🇰 Hong Kong Passport Photo Maker
Hong Kong breaks the mould at 40×50 mm on white, with a 1200×1600 px digital minimum and a rule against overly dark or light clothing.
Output
40×50 mm
1280×1600px · 813 DPI · Plain white
File size 0–5000 KB · JPEG
🔒 Your photo is processed entirely on your device and never uploaded. The compliance check catches common mistakes but does not guarantee acceptance, always confirm against the official requirements below.
How to make a compliant hong kong passport photo
A hong kong passport photo must be 40×50 mm, that is 1280×1600 pixels at 813 DPI, on a plain white, with the head measuring 32–36 mm from chin to crown. The editor above handles the cropping, sizing and checking for you, and every step runs on your own device:
- Add your photo. Click the frame or drop in a clear, front-facing shot with a neutral expression, both eyes open and nothing covering the face. The image never leaves your browser.
- Position the head. Drag and zoom until the face sits inside the on-screen guides. They mark the 32–36 mm chin-to-crown zone, centred, level and looking straight at the camera.
- Check the background. Use a plain white that is evenly lit and free of shadows; the built-in checker flags a wrong-coloured or uneven background and poor exposure before you export.
- Export to spec. Download as JPEG, kept under 5000 KB, sized to 1280×1600 px with 813 DPI embedded so it prints at the correct physical size.
These requirements are set by Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR and can change over time, always confirm against the official source linked below before you submit your application.
✅ Do
- ✓40×50 mm, head 32-36 mm chin to crown
- ✓Plain white background
- ✓At least 1200×1600 px (camera) or 600 dpi scan, JPEG ≤5 MB
- ✓Neutral expression, facing forward
- ✓Taken within the last 6 months
🚫 Don't
- ✕Do not use 35×45 (Hong Kong is 40×50)
- ✕No overly dark or overly light clothing
- ✕No smiling
- ✕No shadows or coloured background
- ✕No filters
Official specification
- Print size
- 40×50 mm
- Pixels @ 813 DPI
- 1280×1600
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin→crown)
- Background
- Plain white
- Format
- JPEG · ≤5000 KB
Verified source
Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR
Official requirements ↗● Last verified 2026-07-10
Government rules can change. If the official page differs from what you see here, the official page wins, tell us and we'll update it.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a hong kong passport photo?
40×50 mm, which is 1280×1600 pixels at 813 DPI. The head should measure 32–36 mm from chin to crown.
What background does a hong kong passport photo need?
A plain white, evenly lit with no shadows or objects behind you. The built-in checker flags a non-uniform or wrong-coloured background.
What file format and size should it be?
JPEG, 0–5000 KB. This tool exports exactly to spec and embeds 813 DPI so print size is correct.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Every step, cropping, the compliance check and the export, runs on your own device using your browser's canvas. Your photo is never sent anywhere, which matters for a document photo.
Does this guarantee my photo will be accepted?
No tool can guarantee acceptance, the issuing authority decides. This editor produces the correct dimensions and catches common, detectable mistakes (background, exposure, head position), but always confirm against the official Immigration Department, Hong Kong SAR requirements linked on this page.