What is the background color for the photo on a driver's license?
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The specific requirements for the photo are as follows: 1. General requirements: The digital photo for the motor vehicle driver's license file of the People's Republic of China must be a recent (taken within 6 months before applying for a motor vehicle driver's license or temporary motor vehicle driving permit) straight-on, front-facing, color passport photo of the applicant without a hat, taken digitally. The applicant should not wear uniforms, and those who need vision correction must wear glasses. The photo should be clear, with rich layers, natural expression, no obvious distortion, white background, and dark-colored clothing. 2. Image file requirements: The digital photo should be a compressed image in JPG format with a compression quality factor 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), 300dpi resolution, and 24-bit true color. 3. Head size and position: The portrait should be horizontally centered within the photo frame, with head width between 165-189 pixels, head length between 224-260 pixels, and the top of the head 10-20 pixels from the upper edge of the photo.
I've been driving a taxi for over ten years, and whenever friends ask about the background color for driver's license photos, I always share my experience. Typically, the background for driver's license photos should be pure white or light blue, as this helps to clearly highlight the face and prevents blurry shadows or clutter from affecting identification. When taking the photo, make sure to use a flat and clean background, and avoid wearing light-colored clothes to prevent the face from blending in. I made a mistake when I first started learning to drive—the background was too flashy, and my application got rejected. The rule makes sense because if the photo is too busy, it can slow down the police when checking the license. Remember to keep the background evenly lit and avoid harsh lighting, or the photo won’t work. Simply put, go with white or light blue—it saves trouble and makes driving safer and smoother.
