Should a one-inch photo use white or blue background?

White is typically used for national ID and driver licenses, while blue is common for work IDs and social security cards. Always confirm with the issuing authority.

What is the size of a one-inch photo in centimeters?

The standard one-inch photo is 2.5cm × 3.5cm (25mm × 35mm). At 300 DPI this equals 295 × 413 pixels.

Can I use a phone photo for a one-inch ID photo?

Yes. Modern phone cameras far exceed the resolution needed for a one-inch photo. Zan Pic automatically crops and adjusts to the standard size. Shoot in natural light facing the camera.

China · One-Inch ID Photo

China One-Inch ID Photo Size (295×413px)

The one-inch photo is the most widely used ID photo size in China for everyday documents. The standard size is 25mm×35mm, which equals 295×413 pixels at 300 DPI. The background is white or blue depending on the use case, and the head height should be 60%-70% of the photo height. With Zan Pic, simply upload a phone photo and automatically generate a standard one-inch ID photo.

Specifications

Pixel Size	295×413px
Physical Size	25×35mm
Resolution	300DPI
Background Color	White or Blue
Head Height	21-24mm

Dress Code

Dark collared top
Avoid white top on white background
No hat
No sunglasses

Common Uses

National ID
Driver license
Graduation certificate
Social security card
Health certificate
Work ID

Make One-Inch ID Photo Now