Crop a photo to 33 × 48 mm — China visa
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a China visa. Ready to print or upload.
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 33 × 48 mm |
| Digital resolution | 420 × 560 px |
| 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 | Ordinary prescription glasses are allowed: untinted lenses, a thin frame that does not cover the eyes, no reflections; sunglasses are prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
For upload the file must stay under 120 KB — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.
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
- 33×48mm unique size — neither standard ICAO 35×45 nor 51×51
- COVA digital upload (Sep 2025 launch) + printed photo at appointment both required
- JPEG file strictly 40-120KB (very narrow range)
- Pixel range: 354-420 px wide × 472-560 px tall (COVA upload spec)
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: Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of MFA China. Last checked against the official page on 17 May 2026.
What the source confirms
- The CVASC notice requires one recent color photo taken within the last 6 months.
- The CVASC notice gives the photo size as 48 mm × 33 mm, with head width 15-22 mm and head height 28-33 mm.
- The CVASC notice requires the full head and face to be clearly visible, neutral expression, eyes open, lips closed, ears visible, and a white or close-to-white background.
- The CVASC notice allows eyeglasses except thick-rimmed, tinted or glare glasses.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa 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.
How heavy may the file be for online upload?
For upload the file must stay under 120 KB — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.