Crop a photo to 33 × 48 mm — China passport
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 33 × 48 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 390 × 567 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 780 × 1134 px |
| Aspect ratio | 11:16 |
| Head, share of height | 58–69% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 28–33 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white background. |
| Glasses | Glasses permitted only if eyes are fully visible and there are no reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 58–69%
- 03
Save the 33 × 48 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 33 × 48 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 390 × 567 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
China-specific things to know
- Head height 28-33 mm from chin to crown on the 33 × 48 mm frame (PRC consular print spec; the authority publishes millimetres, not percentages)
- On-site capture at PSB Exit-Entry office is the default; self-supplied photos only accepted overseas via consulate
- Glasses permitted but only clear lenses + thin frames (no anti-reflective coating, no tint)
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 9 (3 × 3)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: National Immigration Administration of China. Last checked against the official page on 19 Aug 2026.
What the source confirms
- The NIA guide requires a direct face, visible eyebrows, visible eyes and visible ears.
- The NIA guide recommends even lighting and a white or light blue plain background.
- The NIA guide says uploaded photos should use a 3:4 crop, with photo width between 400 and 1000 pixels.
- The ordinary-passport filing guide of the National Immigration Administration asks for a photo meeting the 2011 Guidelines for Travel Documents Photographs by name.
- A printed photo measures 33 × 48 mm with an effective image area of 30 × 40 mm.
- The photo must be in colour and taken within the last six months.
- The background colour must be uniform white, light grey or light blue.
Guidelines for Travel Documents Photographs (出入境证件相片照相指引), 2011 ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in China?
33 × 48 mm. 58–69% of photo height.
How many pixels is 33 × 48 mm when printed?
390 × 567 px (300 dpi) · 780 × 1134 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
58–69% of photo height. 28–33 mm chin to crown.
What background does this document need?
Plain white background.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.