China Visa Photo Maker
Create a compliant photo for China Visa Photo (33×48 mm / 40-120 KB) (390 × 567 px)
Drop your portrait photo here — Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP. Processed 100% locally in your browser.
390 × 567 px · 40 KB – 120 KB · JPEG @ 300 DPI
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Official specification (China Visa Photo)
Sourced from MFA of PRC / Chinese Visa Application Service Center. Last verified against the official portal on 2025-01-16. Verified
| Requirement | Official specification | Handled by this tool |
|---|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 390 × 567 px (min 354×472 px, max 420×560 px) | Locked automatically |
| Physical size | 33 × 48 mm (1.3″ × 1.89″) | Print sheet at 100% scale |
| Resolution | 300 DPI | Applied on export |
| File size | 40 KB – 120 KB (JPEG) | JPEG quality auto-targeted |
| Background | Pure white background with no borders or shadows. | Pre-filled behind the crop |
| Head height | 58% – 68% | On-canvas biometric guide |
| Eye level | 52% – 65% | On-canvas biometric guide |
Paper: 33 x 48 mm. Digital: 354-420 px by 472-560 px. File size strictly 40 KB to 120 KB.
Official rules
- Pure white background without border
- File size strictly between 40 KB and 120 KB in JPEG
Why applications get rejected
- File size over 120 KB (strictly rejected by online portal)
- Wearing white clothing on white background
How to make your photo (China Visa Photo)
1. Select your document requirement
Pick your visa or passport destination. Exact pixels, DPI, and max KB limits configure automatically.
2. Align with biometric guides
Upload a well-lit photo taken against a plain wall. Use the pan and zoom sliders to fit your head in the oval.
3. Download compliant photo
Export your digital file or print-ready 4x6" photo card with 100% government acceptance confidence. The export is compressed to 40 KB – 120 KB at exactly 390 × 567 px, ready to upload to MFA of PRC / Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
China Visa Photo — Questions & Answers
A China Visa Photo must be exactly 390 × 567 pixels (33 × 48 mm, or 1.3" × 1.89") at 300 DPI. The file must be JPEG and 40 KB – 120 KB. The background must be pure white background with no borders or shadows. Requirements verified against MFA of PRC / Chinese Visa Application Service Center on 2025-01-16.
The head must occupy 58% to 68% of the total photo height, and the eye line must sit between 52% and 65% up from the bottom edge. Paper: 33 x 48 mm. Digital: 354-420 px by 472-560 px. File size strictly 40 KB to 120 KB.
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your photo never leaves your device.
Over 80% of rejections are due to incorrect head size proportions, background shadows, or exceeding rigid portal KB limits (like the DS-160 240 KB limit). Our built-in constraints eliminate all guesswork.
Yes! The exported JPEG file strictly adheres to the exact pixel width/height, aspect ratio, color profile, and maximum KB file ceilings demanded by official government portals.
Download the 4x6" printable template, save it to your phone or USB drive, and print it as a standard 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) borderless photo at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or any photo kiosk for pennies.
Where these requirements come from
Every number on this page is transcribed from official government portals rather than third-party summaries. Requirements change — check the source before you submit.
MFA of PRC / Chinese Visa Application Service Center — visaforchina.cnAudited on 2025-01-16