Picwright

Hong Kong SAR Passport Photo Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 945 × 1181 px, under 5 MB. The settings below are already filled in for the Hong Kong SAR Passport Photo.

Hong Kong SAR Passport Photo requirements

Hong Kong SAR Passport Photo size guide — 40 × 50 mm · 945 × 1181 px at 600 DPI · Head height 64%–72% of photo height
Hong Kong SAR Passport Photo size guide
Size40 × 50 mm
Pixels (our output)945 × 1181 px at 600 DPI
File sizeunder 5 MB
FormatJPEG
BackgroundWhite
Head height64%–72% of photo height
  • Scanned photo 40 mm wide × 50 mm high at 600 dpi
  • JPEG file, 5 MB or smaller
  • Plain white background, recent colour photo
  • For HKSAR passport applications online and by post

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the latest rules from GovHK.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Hong Kong SAR Passport Photo?

40 × 50 mm. Picwright exports 945 × 1181 pixels at 600 DPI, under 5 MB, as a JPEG.

What background colour is required?

A plain white background. If yours is not, Picwright can replace it with AI right in your browser.

Can I print it?

Yes. Download the 4×6 inch print sheet, print it as a normal 4×6 photo and cut along the guides. Each copy prints at exactly 40 × 50 mm.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Cropping, background removal and compression all run on your device. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

Are these the latest official requirements?

They are taken from the official guidance of GovHK, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.

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