China Passport Photo Maker — 33x48mm Photo Online
China's passport photo uses a size you won't find at most Western photo counters: 33 x 48mm. It is not the 35 x 45mm international standard and not the US 2 x 2 inch square, which is why a walk-in at Walgreens, CVS, or Boots often can't produce it correctly — their presets don't include 33 x 48mm. The good news is that China's passport and visa photos are the SAME size, 33 x 48mm, so one correctly-made photo covers both.
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What this tool gives you
| Output size | 390 × 567px (33×48mm) |
|---|---|
| File format | JPEG |
| Maximum file size | Compressed to stay under 80 KB |
Official requirement published by Embassy of the People's Republic of China. Requirements change — confirm against that page before you submit.
China Passport Photo Maker — 33x48mm Photo Online
China's passport photo uses a size you won't find at most Western photo counters: 33 x 48mm. It is not the 35 x 45mm international standard and not the US 2 x 2 inch square, which is why a walk-in at Walgreens, CVS, or Boots often can't produce it correctly — their presets don't include 33 x 48mm. The good news is that China's passport and visa photos are the SAME size, 33 x 48mm, so one correctly-made photo covers both.
Beyond the size, China enforces a few specific rules. Both EARS must be visible, so hair needs to be tucked or pinned back — a requirement many countries don't have. The expression must be neutral with no smile, the head should measure about 28–33mm tall and 15–22mm across, and there should be roughly 3–5mm of space above the top of the head. The background is white (some authorities also accept light blue — see the FAQ).
This tool crops your photo to the 33:48 ratio and resizes it to 390 x 567 pixels — 33 x 48mm at 300 DPI — and keeps the JPEG under 80KB, which is the ceiling both Chinese authorities publish: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ consular service specifies 30–80K bytes for an electronic passport portrait, and the National Immigration Administration specifies 20–80K for exit-entry documents. The widely-republished “40–120KB” band appears on neither, and a 120KB file would be over the limit both of them set. It runs entirely in your browser, so nothing is uploaded. Confirm the current requirements before you submit.
Common questions
Because China uses 33 x 48mm, which isn't a standard preset at most Western photo labs — they are set up for the 35 x 45mm international size or the US 2 x 2 inch square. This tool produces the exact 33 x 48mm size (390 x 567 pixels at 300 DPI), so you don't depend on a lab having the preset.
Yes — China specifically requires both ears to be visible, so tuck or pin your hair back before taking the photo. This is a China-specific rule that catches out people used to other countries' looser requirements. The expression must also be neutral, with no smile.
Yes — both use 33 x 48mm, so a single correctly-made photo works for a Chinese passport and a Chinese visa. This tool's output fits both.
The default and most widely-accepted choice is a plain white background, which is what this tool fills. Some authorities also accept a light blue background, but white is the safest option. Confirm what your specific application accepts before submitting.
Under 80KB. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ consular service specifies 30–80K bytes for an electronic passport photo; the National Immigration Administration specifies 20–80K for exit-entry documents. They differ at the bottom and agree at the top, so this tool holds the output under 80KB while keeping the exact 33 x 48mm dimensions. If you have seen “40–120KB” elsewhere, that figure appears on no official Chinese page we could find — and its ceiling is above both real ones. COVA is the visa application portal and its own guidelines say it is for visas only; it does not govern passport photos.