Are there any requirements for the one-inch photo for driving school?
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For the digital photo used in the motor vehicle driver's license files of the People's Republic of China, it must be a recent (taken within 6 months before the applicant applies for a motor vehicle driver's license or temporary motor vehicle driving permit) straight-edged, front-facing, color, bareheaded, single-person half-length ID photo taken by digital photography, without wearing uniforms. Those who require vision correction must wear glasses. The photo must be clear, with rich layers, natural expression, and no obvious distortion, with a white background and dark-colored clothing. Other requirements for the driver's license photo: 1. Image file requirements: The digital photo must be a compressed image in JPG format, with a compression quality coefficient of no less than 70 (value range 0-100). Generally, the file size should be between 14-30K, with dimensions of 378 pixels (height) × 260 pixels (width), resolution of 300dpi, and 24-bit true color. 2. Head size and position: The portrait must be horizontally centered within the rectangular frame of the photo, with a head width of 165 to 189 pixels, head length of 224 to 260 pixels, and the top of the head (hairline) 10 to 20 pixels from the upper edge of the photo.
When I first started learning to drive, I noticed there were quite a few requirements for the driver's license photo. The standard size for a one-inch photo is 35x25mm, and the background must be pure white or pure blue with no mixed colors. Wear dark-colored clothes like black or gray, and definitely avoid white shirts to prevent blending with the background. The photo must be a frontal shot with hair combed back to reveal the entire face—ears and eyes must be clearly visible, with a calm expression and no smiling or showing teeth. Hats and glasses are usually not allowed unless for religious reasons. The photo should be taken at a professional studio with even lighting and minimal glare to avoid blurriness. I’ve seen cases where selfies with poor lighting were rejected, wasting time and money. It’s always wise to prepare two spare photos. These rules are designed to make facial recognition systems work smoothly and ensure a hassle-free application. Always double-check the official website for requirements instead of guessing on your own.
