China 一寸照 (ID/exam forms) Photo Requirements

The complete spec for a China 一寸照 (ID/exam forms) photo, and how to hit it at home.

Print size	25 × 35 mm
Digital	295 × 413 @300dpi
Head height	≈ 2/3 of height
Background	White (blue/red for some uses)
Fine print	The default Chinese form photo; verify the accepting agency's background colour.

How to shoot it

1. Daylight facing a window, plain white (blue/red for some uses) wall — see the lighting tutorial.
2. Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
3. Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
4. Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.

Other specs

FAQ

What size is a China 一寸照 (ID/exam forms) photo?

25 × 35 millimetres (295 × 413 @300dpi in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be ≈ 2/3 of height of the frame.

What background does the China 一寸照 (ID/exam forms) photo need?

White (blue/red for some uses). Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. The default Chinese form photo; verify the accepting agency's background colour.