48x33mm Photo Tool
Get a 48x33 mm photo in seconds with Passport Photo Online, and feel confident knowing your photo complies with all official regulations.
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48x33 mm Photo Specifications
Printed size
48x33 mm
Digital dimensions
472x354 pixels
Head size
15–22 mm wide and 28–33 mm tall
Background colour
White or light blue
Resolution
300–600 dpi
Recency
Last 6 months
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48x33 mm Photos—All You Need To Know
If you’re looking for a 48x33 mm photo, chances are you know a thing or two about Chinese passport photos—
Or you’re looking to get your hands on a China visa photo to visit the “Middle Kingdom.”
No matter your intent, have a look at the table below to familiarize yourself with all of the requirements for 48x33 mm photos—for both prints and digital images.
| Requirement | Digital & Print | Prints Only | Digital Only |
| Color | Must be in color | ||
| Recency | Taken in the last 6 months | ||
| Image | Clear image of your face ❌ Not blurry, grainy, or pixelated | ||
| Filters | ❌ No filters allowed | ||
| Background | Plain white or light blue | ||
| Size | 48x33 mm (1⅞ x 1⁵⁄₁₆”) | ||
| Head size | 15–22 mm (⁹⁄₁₆ –⅞’”) in width, 28–33 mm (1⅛ –1⁵⁄₁₆”) in height | ||
| Negative space | 3–5 mm of negative space between the top of the head and upper border | ||
| Quality & Resolution | Matte/Glossy, 300–600 DPI | 354x472 pixels | |
| Digital Alterations | ❌ No alterations allowed |
The above chart is a quick summary of passport photo guidelines presented by the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Chicago.
48x33 mm picture size—the finer details
When it comes to 48x33 mm photos, getting the size right is very important.
And while the majority of countries use the metric system, Americans are usually more comfortable using imperial units for measurement. So, let’s do a few conversions to simplify things for our American readers:
- 48x33 mm is the equivalent of 1⅞ x 1⁵⁄₁₆ inches
Likewise, the subject’s head (defined as the area from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head) must measure between 28–33 mm in height and 15–22 mm in width. Converted to inches, that’s equal to:
- Approximately 1⅛–1⁵⁄₁₆ inches in height by ⁹⁄₁₆–⅞ inches in width
Finally, there must be 3–5 mm of negative space between the top of the subject’s head and the top border of the photo. In fractional inches, that’s:
- ⅛–³⁄₁₆ of an inch of negative space
48x33 mm photo near me
Interested in getting your 48x33 mm photo taken in person?
A quick Google search for “48x33 mm photo near me” is a good starting point and should provide you with local mom&pop photography studios as well as a few Walgreens locations (who advertise offering Chinese passport photo size pictures on their website).
48x33 mm photo prints online
Why not get 48x33 mm photo prints from home—with the help of Passport Photo Online?
I figured I would be able to crop and size the photo myself, but after spending probably 1 1/2 hours trying to get it right (and not succeeding), I decided to spend $4.99 and have the photo fixed by passport-photo.online. It only took a few seconds and looked much better. I recommend the service.
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Simply download our photo tool on Android or iOS and follow the instructions to instantly get a digital 48x33 mm photo and printable 4x6” template. Then, just print the template using a commercial service or opt to have physical prints delivered to any address in the US within 3 business days!
Sources:
https://www.nia.gov.cn/n741445/n741619/n894511/c896346/content.html
http://chicago.china-consulate.gov.cn/zytz/201403/P020211029084636198056.pdf
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FAQ
The easiest way to print a 48x33 mm photo is to have Passport Photo Online prepare a printable template for you. You can then opt to have prints delivered to the address of your choice or print the template yourself anywhere that prints 4x6 photos.
A Chinese visa photo requires a photo that is 48 mm in height by 33 mm in width. Converted to inches, that’s approximately 1⅞ x 1⁵⁄₁₆”.
It’s also important to get the head size right in your photo, which must be between 28–33 mm in height and 15–22 mm in width (approximately 1⅛–1⁵⁄₁₆ inches in height by ⁹⁄₁₆–⅞ inches in width).
Chinese passport photos are 48x33 mm (height by width). In imperial units, that’s approximately 1⅞ x 1⁵⁄₁₆”.
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