China Visa Photo (COVA online application)
Upload one photo and get a 354×472, 40–120 KB China visa photo.
🔒 Processed on your device, never uploaded
Auto-crops and compresses to the exact size. Tips: face the camera, even light, plain light wall behind you.
Downloads are blocked in WeChat: long-press the photo to save it, or open this page in your browser.
Not quite right? Adjust manually (optional)
Drag to move, pinch or scroll to zoom. Keep the top of the head and the chin inside the green bands. Updates when you let go.
Note: this application requires running the photo through its official checking tool before upload.
China Visa Photo (COVA online application): JPEG, between 354×472 and 420×560 pixels; this tool outputs 354×472, 40 KB to 120 KB, White or close-to-white background, no border. Crop and compress in your browser to the exact size. Photo never uploaded. Official sources linked.
Photo specification
| Pixel size | 354×472 px official pixel size |
|---|---|
| File size | 40–120 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Background | White or near-white background |
| DPI | 300 |
| Official rules |
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| When | Year-round |
Official sources
- Chinese Visa Application Service Center: photo requirements FAQ
- Chinese Visa Application Service Center: photo standard (PDF)
- Chinese Embassy in Peru: visa photo requirements
We checked these official pages on 2026-11-14. Rules change; always confirm with the latest official instructions.
FAQ
What size is the China visa photo?
This tool outputs 354×472 pixels (official pixel size), 40–120 KB, JPEG, 300 DPI. Official rules: JPEG, between 354×472 and 420×560 pixels; this tool outputs 354×472; 40 KB to 120 KB; White or close-to-white background, no border; Face width 205±14 pixels (at 354×472); Top of head 10–70 pixels from the top edge; eye line more than 256 pixels from the bottom; Head height has no digital rule; the guide uses the paper-photo rule (28–33 mm of 48 mm ≈ 58%–69%).
What background color is required?
White or near-white background. By default the original background is kept (crop and compress only). Official rules say photos must not be altered; whether a replaced background is accepted is up to the authority. Safest: shoot in front of a white wall.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Face detection, cropping and compression all happen in your browser. The site has no endpoint that receives photos.
Does it crop automatically?
Yes. It finds your face and crops to the head size of the chosen spec. To fine-tune, open “Adjust”: put the top of the head in the upper green band and the chin in the lower band. Guides marked "official proportions" follow the official rules; others are a general reference.
Will my photo be accepted?
The tool meets the size and file rules. Acceptance also depends on lighting, expression and background, and is decided by the official system.