China Passport Photo Size & Free Resizer

The Chinese Embassy in the US asks for a colour paper photo taken within 6 months, 33 mm wide by 48 mm high, on a white background. The head must be 15 to 22 mm wide and 28 to 33 mm from chin to crown, with 3 to 5 mm from the top of the head to the top edge and at least 7 mm below the chin.

1 Choose what the photo is for

390 x 567 px33 x 48 mmBackground: white

2 Add your photo

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

The photo must be printed by a photo studio or on professional photo paper, and it must not be edited or composited. This tool crops to 390 x 567 pixels, which prints at 33 x 48 mm at 300 DPI.

China Passport Photo requirements

Print size	33 x 48 mm
Pixels (this tool)	390 x 567
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	White

Pixels here are calculated from the official print size.

Official source: us.china-embassy.gov.cn · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your China Passport Photo in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (white).
Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Hair covering the eyebrows, eyes or ears.
Tinted glasses, or glare, shadow or frames that blur the outline of the eyes. Clear glasses are allowed.
A hat or headscarf, unless worn for religious reasons without covering the face.
A tilted head, red eye, closed eyes, or not looking at the camera.
Too dark, blurred, damaged, or a busy background.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear glasses in my Chinese passport photo?

Yes, if the lenses are not coloured and flash, shadow or the frames do not obscure your eyes. Hearing aids are also allowed.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the China Passport Photo size in pixels?

390 x 567 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the China Passport Photo.

What is the China Passport Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

33 x 48 mm.

How do I resize a photo for the China Passport Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

China Passport Photo Size & Free Resizer

China Passport Photo requirements

How to make your China Passport Photo in 4 steps

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

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