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China Resident ID Card (居民身份证) spec
| Photo size | 26 × 32 mm (358 × 441 px at 350 dpi) |
| Head height | Head about 2/3 of the photo; face width 15 ± 1 mm (between the ear roots) |
| Background | Pure white (no border) |
| Digital upload | Digital file for card production: JPEG, 358×441 px at 350 dpi, 24-bit RGB, pure white background, about 14–40 KB. Many police service points photograph applicants free of charge — a studio file must match this standard exactly. |
Source: Beijing Public Security Bureau (GA 461 standard); Hunan government service portal — ID photo standard · verified 2026-10-09
China Resident ID Card (居民身份证) photo — requirements & how to
China's second-generation resident ID card (居民身份证) uses a compact 26×32 mm portrait with a pure white background. The digital file for card production is exactly 358×441 pixels at 350 dpi. Many police service points photograph applicants on site for free — if you're getting a studio file instead, it must match this spec precisely.
Key rules for ID card
- White background, no border; head about two-thirds of the photo
- Face width between the ear roots 15 ± 1 mm; crown 7–21 px below the top edge of the digital file
- No glasses, hat or mask; ears and forehead visible; shoulders level
- Digital spec: 358×441 px at 350 dpi, roughly 14–40 KB JPEG
- Most applicants are photographed free at the local police service point — check before paying a studio
How to make your ID card photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Use “Auto-fit head”, then zoom and drag so your head and shoulders sit naturally in the frame.
- Watch the live checks: centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital file in the exact size your application needs.
FAQ
What size is a Chinese ID card photo?
26 mm wide × 32 mm high; the digital file is 358×441 px at 350 dpi with a pure white background.
Do I need to bring a photo for a Chinese ID card?
Often no — many police service points take the photo on site free of charge. If you bring a studio photo, it must meet the 358×441 px digital standard.