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Hong Kong Passport Photo Maker

Generate a Hong Kong Passport photo sized exactly to 40x50 mm with a plain white background — free, private, and ready for your Immigration Department renewal or first application.

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Upload a photo to start processing

AI automatically detects your face, crops, and removes background

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Requirements based on official government documentation.

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How It Works

Step-by-step guide to hong kong passport photo to exact specifications

Upload a recent front-facing photo

Choose a clear, evenly lit photo taken directly facing the camera. JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP files all work for your Hong Kong Passport photo.

Auto-crop to 40x50 mm

Auto mode detects your face, crops the image to the 40x50 mm frame, and applies a white background in one step. Switch to Manual mode to fine-tune the crop yourself.

Download for submission

Download the digital file for the Immigration Department's online renewal system, or the print sheet for physical copies if you're applying or renewing in person.

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Why Choose Imresizer?

Fast, secure, and completely free image resizing

  • HKSAR-standard 40x50 mm size

    Photos are output at exactly 40x50 mm, equal to 472x591 pixels at 300 DPI — the published HKSAR passport photo spec, applied automatically for both new applications and renewals.

  • Private, on-device processing

    Your photo never touches a server. Face detection, cropping to 40x50 mm, and the white background swap all run inside your browser, so your Hong Kong Passport photo stays on your device.

  • Clean white background

    One click removes your original background and replaces it with the plain white required for Hong Kong passport photos — no photo studio visit needed.

  • Works on phone or desktop

    Whether you're using a laptop at home or your phone while queueing at the Immigration Tower, the tool works the same way in any modern mobile or desktop browser.

  • Retake as many times as needed

    No signup, no per-photo fee, and no watermark. Re-upload a new photo and generate another Hong Kong Passport photo attempt for free until the result looks right.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about image resizing

What is the exact size for a Hong Kong Passport photo?

A Hong Kong Passport photo must be 40x50 mm, which converts to 472x591 pixels at 300 DPI. This tool crops and resizes your photo to that exact dimension automatically, matching the published passport photo spec.

Does a Hong Kong Passport photo need a white background?

Yes, a plain white background is required for Hong Kong passport photo applications. This tool detects your existing background and replaces it with solid white in a single click.

Will my photo be uploaded to a server?

No. Every step — cropping to 40x50 mm, face detection, and background replacement — happens locally in your browser. Your Hong Kong Passport photo is never sent anywhere before you download it.

Can I use this tool for a passport renewal photo?

Yes. This tool outputs the standard 40x50 mm, white-background photo format. For renewal-specific instructions, check the current guidance published for your application type.

Is the Hong Kong Passport photo maker free?

Yes. Face detection, background removal, exact 40x50 mm resizing, and the download are all free, with no account required and no watermark added to your final photo.

What if my first attempt doesn't turn out right?

Retake and re-download free, as many times as you need — there's no signup and no limit on attempts, so you can adjust the crop, background, or lighting until it's ready.

Is the digital download suited for an online application form?

Yes. The digital file is sized to the exact 40x50 mm passport photo spec and kept to a web-friendly file size, so it's ready for a typical online upload form without further editing.

Can I print my Hong Kong Passport photo instead?

Yes. The print sheet download arranges multiple 40x50 mm copies on a 4x6 or A4 page at full print DPI, ready to take to a local print shop if you're applying at an Immigration Tower counter in person.

What image formats can I upload?

You can upload JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WEBP images from your phone or computer. The finished Hong Kong Passport photo downloads as a JPG file suitable for both printing and online submission.

What should I avoid in my source photo?

Skip heavy shadows, strong side lighting, and busy backdrops — even, front-facing lighting gives the cleanest automatic face crop and background swap. Check the current published guidance for any rules on glasses or headwear for your specific application.

How is 40x50 mm converted to pixels for a digital file?

Using pixels = millimeters ÷ 25.4 × 300, 40 mm and 50 mm become 472 and 591 pixels at 300 DPI. This tool applies that conversion automatically so the digital and printed versions of your photo match.

Do I need a professional photo studio for a Hong Kong Passport photo?

No. A clear photo taken at home against a plain wall, in good lighting, is enough as a starting point — this tool handles the cropping, resizing, and white background that a studio would normally do.
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