Social Security Card Photo
Social security card photo, same size as an ID card (26×32mm). White background, no headwear.
- Printed size
- 26 × 32 mm
- Digital size
- 307 × 378 px
- Background
- White
Size & specifications
Social Security Card Photo — requirements
| Printed size | 26 × 32 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 307 × 378 px |
| Head height | — |
| Background | White |
| 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 26 × 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 307 × 378 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.
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.
How to take a Social Security Card Photo with your phone
A spec written in pixels
The Chinese social security card photo is 26×32 mm on white. The official standard is written in pixels: 358×441 at 350 dpi. These describe the same physical rectangle, since 358×441 px at 350 dpi is 26×32 mm. Pixel counts differ by resolution, so match the file to the channel that asks for it.
The bands in numbers
The system also fixes the top margin at 7-21 px and keeps the eyes at least 207 px above the bottom edge. These rules position the head more tightly than most formats, so frame with the eyes high and crop to place them there.
Setup and lighting
Half a metre from a plain white wall, with the phone at eye level. Use flat frontal light and a natural expression. The preset crops to the exact 26×32 mm rectangle and cleans the background to white.
What this page outputs
The tool outputs the 300 dpi print at the exact 26×32 mm rectangle. This is physically the same size as the official 358×441 px at 350 dpi, but the pixel count is different. It checks ratio and background before download; the same rectangle serves the residence permit.
Why Social Security Card Photo gets rejected
Dimensions first
Photos that are not 26×32 mm, or a head sized for a larger format squeezed in. The rectangle and the head proportion are checked before anything else.
Background faults
Off-white walls, shadows, and gradients are faults. Uneven tone fails the plainness check, and one corner lost to shade is enough.
Blur and tilt
Hand-shake blur and tilted horizons follow; the compliance check catches ratio and background faults before download.
How it works
Photo tips
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Social Security Card Photo?
The standard size is 26 × 32 mm (307 × 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 at home?
Yes. A plain white wall, frontal light and an eye-level phone cover it; the tool crops and cleans the background.
Can one photo serve the social security card and the residence permit?
Yes — both documents use the 26×32 mm rectangle, so a single well-framed shot gives both crops.