25 × 35 mm (0.98 × 1.38 in) · 295 × 413 px · 20–25 mm · white, blue, or red
You see the credit cost before you run · Results vary by photo
One AI ID photo: 10 credits (≈ US$0.40 on the Starter plan), every size included.
Guideline: no official head size is published
A plain background added by AI is common for this size. The form or office you send it to still has the final say.
Choose a photo, line your face up with the guides, then download the photo at the exact pixel size and a print sheet with as many copies as fit. Your photo is processed on your device and not uploaded.
Before you start: stand in front of a plain white or light wall, ask someone else to take the photo, face even light (a window works well), and turn off filters and beauty mode.
JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 40 megapixels
This free tool only crops and resizes. It does not change the background or the lighting, and it cannot guarantee that your photo will be accepted.
Need a plain background for a CV, a form or a studio-size print? The AI tool swaps it in for 10 credits (≈ US$0.40 on the Starter plan). It does not fix lighting or shadows.
20–25 mm (top of the hair; 57–71% of the photo height)
Background
white, blue, or red
4 × 6 in print sheet
12 photos per sheet
Source
一寸证件照 (studio convention)
Last checked
The 1-inch (一寸) photo is the common Chinese studio size for résumés, exam forms and certificates. Blue, red and white backgrounds are all in use; the form decides which.
Photo check
Do this, avoid that
DoSoft window light, plain wall
AvoidHarsh overhead light, busy background
DoNeutral expression, eyes open, hair off the face
AvoidBig smile, tilted head, sunglasses
What the Chinese 1-inch ID photo needs
A Chinese 1-inch ID photo is 25 × 35 mm, which is 0.98 × 1.38 in. The editor exports it at 295 × 413 px, enough for a sharp print at 300 dpi.
The issuing office publishes no head size in millimetres for this photo. A head of 20–25 mm from the chin to the top of the hair (57–71% of the height) is the usual layout, so the editor shows it as a guide, not a rule.
Accepted backgrounds: white, blue, or red. Use one plain colour with no shadows or patterns; the editor starts with white.
On a 4 × 6 in (10 × 15 cm) sheet, 12 photos fit with cut lines. Print it at 100% scale, not “fit to page”, and cut along the lines.
No other document in our list uses 25 × 35 mm, so a photo cut for another country will not fit this one.
Check the latest rules
These measurements were last checked on 2026-10-14 against the source above. Photo rules change and offices can be strict, so check your government's or embassy's current requirements before you print or submit. We cannot guarantee that a photo will be accepted.
FAQ
Questions about the Chinese 1-inch ID photo
What size is a Chinese 1-inch ID photo?
25 × 35 mm, which is 0.98 × 1.38 in. As a digital file it is 295 × 413 px.
How big should the head be in a Chinese 1-inch ID photo?
No official figure in millimetres is published. A head of 20–25 mm from the chin to the top of the hair (57–71% of the height) is the usual layout; follow any instruction the office gives you.
What background colour does a Chinese 1-inch ID photo need?
Accepted backgrounds: white, blue, or red. Use one plain colour with no shadows or patterns; the editor starts with white.
Can I print a Chinese 1-inch ID photo at home or at a photo shop?
Yes. Download the 4 × 6 in sheet with 12 photos, print it at 100% scale on photo paper at home or at any photo lab, then cut along the lines.
Will my Chinese 1-inch ID photo be accepted?
We cannot promise that. The editor helps you match the size and head height, but offices also check the background, lighting, expression, glasses and how recent the photo is. Check your government's latest rules before you submit.
How do I make a Chinese 1-inch ID photo with Methodhelm?
Take a front-facing photo against a plain white or light wall, then open the free crop on this page. Choose your photo, line your face up with the 25 × 35 mm guides and download the photo or a print sheet. It runs on your device and keeps your original photo as it is.
Upload a portrait and AI replaces the background with a plain colour; the editor then opens with the 25 × 35 mm frame and its guides selected. Your face is not retouched. A changed background is common for this size, but the form or office you send it to has the final say.
