How it works in 4 steps
- Take or choose a front-facing photo with your shoulders visible.
- The AI finds your face, straightens it and crops to 33 x 48 mm.
- Pick the background and review the checks.
- Download the photo or the 4x6 print sheet. Free.
China visa photo (33x48 mm): the numbers
| Size | 33 x 48 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 390 x 567 |
| Digital file | JPEG 420 x 560 px (max), 40–120 KB |
| Head height | 28 to 33 mm |
| Background | White, plain, no shadows |
| Glasses | Allowed if not tinted, no glare |
| Used for | Chinese visa (tourist, business, study); Online visa form (COVA): 354 x 472 to 420 x 560 px; Printed 33 x 48 mm photo glued to the form |
Basis: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs rule, as published by Chinese consulates: paper photo 33 x 48 mm, head 28–33 mm chin to crown, crown 3–5 mm from the top, chin at least 7 mm from the bottom, white background; digital JPEG 354 x 472 to 420 x 560 px, 40–120 KB. Plain glasses allowed without tint or glare. Official source. The agency that receives the photo makes the final decision.
The rules in one table
| Paper photo | 33 x 48 mm (390 x 567 px at 300 dpi) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 28–33 mm, chin to crown |
| Head width | 15–22 mm |
| Top margin | 3–5 mm from crown to top edge |
| Below the chin | at least 7 mm |
| Digital file | JPEG, 354 x 472 to 420 x 560 px, 40–120 KB |
| Background | white or close to white, no border |
| Glasses | allowed only without tint, glare or thick frames |
| Ears | visible |
Common reasons for rejection
- Head too small: a 2x2 photo cropped down does not give 28–33 mm.
- File outside 40–120 KB, or the wrong pixel size, in the online form.
- Hair covering the ears or eyebrows.
- Shadows on the face or the background; a gray or blue background.
- Printed on matte or plain paper: use glossy photo paper.
Print it
Download the 4x6 print sheet and order it as a regular 4x6 in (10x15 cm) photo print at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Costco or any photo kiosk. A 4x6 print usually costs well under a dollar, versus about $15–17 for passport photos taken at a pharmacy counter. Ask for actual size, no cropping, no "fit", then cut along the gray lines.
No account, no card
- No sign-up, no card, no subscription. Nothing to cancel later.
- Checked before you download, not after you pay.
- Your photo never leaves your device. The AI runs in your browser.
- No watermark. JPG, 4x6 print sheet and A4 PDF are free.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a China visa photo?
The paper photo is 33 mm wide by 48 mm high, with the head 28–33 mm tall. The digital file for the online form is a JPEG between 354 x 472 and 420 x 560 pixels, 40–120 KB.
Is a 2x2 inch photo OK for a Chinese visa?
No. 2x2 in (51 x 51 mm) is the US size. China asks for 33 x 48 mm with a larger head ratio, so make the photo in the China format.
Can I wear glasses in a China visa photo?
Only plain glasses without tinted lenses, glare or thick frames that hide the eyes. Taking them off is safer.
Do my ears need to show?
Yes. The rule asks for the whole face with ears visible and a neutral expression with the mouth closed.