Chinese Driver License Photo

22×32mm driver's license photo. Smaller than an ID card. AI precisely crops to the standard with one click.

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Printed size
22 × 32 mm
Digital size
260 × 378 px
Background
White
Head height
19-22mm
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Size & specifications

Chinese Driver License Photo — requirements

Last update: 2026-09-10 · official source · verified 2026-09-10
Printed size22 × 32 mm
Digital size260 × 378 px
Head height19-22mm
BackgroundWhite
Resolution≥ 300 DPI
Recency—
Glasses / expression— · —
Digital format—

One upload, two deliveries: the pixel-exact digital file and a 300 dpi print-ready sheet.

What each line means

Printed size — print at exactly 22 × 32 mm. A few millimetres off and most offices hand the form back before anything else is checked.

Digital size — the digital file must measure 260 × 378 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.

Head height — your head, crown to chin, should span 19-22mm. Too small reads distant; too large and the crop will not fit.

Background — a plain White background, with no shadows or gradients. A wall lit unevenly is the fastest route to a refusal.

Resolution — 300 dpi keeps a face sharp in print. Below that, features soften and agencies ask for a retake.

Photo examples

What passes — and what gets rejected.

Compliant photo example
Accepted even light · head straight · neutral face
Rejected photo example
Rejected Shadows on the face

How to take a Chinese Driver License Photo with your phone

Chinese driver licence photo size

The Chinese driver licence photo is 22×32 mm on white, the slimmest portrait format here. The head band is 19-22 mm from chin to crown. At this size a few millimetres decide the framing, so shoot with deliberate headroom rather than filling the frame.

Photo matching at the counter

The licence office compares the photo against you at the counter, so retouching that changes the face fails the check. Keep the light even, the expression natural, and the ears visible if your hairstyle allows.

Digital file specifications

The digital version runs at 260×378 px at 300 dpi, exported alongside the print from the same shot.

Setup and lighting

Half a metre from a plain white wall, phone at eye level. Frontal light keeps both sides even; the preset crops to the exact 22×32 mm rectangle and cleans the background to white.

Why Chinese Driver License Photo gets rejected

Recurring faults

Heads outside the 19-22 mm band, off-white or shadowed backgrounds, and photos retouched until the face no longer matches the person at the counter.

Background and blur

Shadows, gradients and hand-shake blur. Brace the phone or use the timer; every file passes a head-band and background check before download.

Tilt and distance

A tilted horizon or a camera held too close bends the proportions at this size. Step back and use the crop.

How it works

1Take a photoSelfie or camera shot, any plain background
2AI checkFace position, lighting, resolution — instant
3Automatic fixCrop and background replaced to spec
4DownloadFree preview · pay once to remove watermark

Photo tips

Face a windowEven, front lighting removes face shadows — the #1 rejection reason.
Plain backgroundAny light plain wall works; the tool replaces it with the compliant color.
Look straightHead level, eyes into the lens, shoulders square to the camera.
Neutral faceMouth closed, both eyes open unless your document allows a smile.
Mind the glasses ruleSome documents do not allow glasses — check the requirements table.
Everyday clothesDark top over white is easiest; avoid uniforms and hats.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Chinese Driver License Photo?

The standard size is 22 × 32 mm (260 × 378 px at 300 DPI). The tool crops and scales your photo to exact requirements automatically.

Can I smile in the photo?

Requirements call for: a natural expression. When in doubt, keep a neutral face with both eyes open.

How recent must the photo be?

Old photos are a common rejection reason.

Is my photo private?

Yes. Uploaded photos are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share or resell uploads.

Can I take it with my phone?

Yes. Half a metre from a plain white wall, phone at eye level, even light; the tool crops to the exact format.

How big should the head be in the licence photo?

19-22 mm from chin to crown inside the 22×32 mm frame.