Crop a photo to 33 × 48 mm — China permanent residence card
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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 | 50–66% of photo height |
| 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. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 33 × 48 mm frame a head band of 50–66% is 24–31.7 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 48 mm of height that leaves 16.3–24 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 283–374 pixels tall — below 283 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
- Against the European 35 × 45 mm standard this frame is 0.94 times as wide, 1.07 times as tall and 1.01 times the area — a photo cut for one of the two cannot be reused for the other.
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 50–66%
- 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
- Same 33×48mm unique size as Chinese visa/residence
- Strict eligibility: 5+ years residency, marriage 5+ yrs to citizen, or major investment
- On-site biometric capture at NIA/PSB
- One of particularly restrictive PR programs
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 17 May 2026.
What the source confirms
- The NIA guide requires visible facial features, including eyebrows, eyes and 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 and width between 400 and 1000 pixels.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a permanent residence card photo be in China?
33 × 48 mm. 50–66% 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?
50–66% of photo height.
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.