The invention discloses a thermal dye sublimation transfer film which comprises a base film, wherein the surface of the base film is coated by a printed layer; the printed layer comprises 5-30 parts of dispersed dye slurry, 2-20 parts of resin, 2-15 parts of hydroxymethyl cellulose, 1-10 parts of a bactericide, 2-15 parts of xylene, 1-10 parts of paraffin, 2-15 parts of a surfactant, 1-10 parts of aluminum oxide, 1-15 parts of a thickening agent, 1-10 parts of a neutralizer, 1-15 parts of polyacrylamide, 1-10 parts of a polysaccharide derivative, 1-15 parts of polyvinyl alcohol, 1-10 parts of an ink medium adsorbent, 1-12 parts of starch, 2-10 parts of a preservative, 1-10 parts of a defoaming agent, 1-15 parts of cellulose, 1-15 parts of kaolin, 1-15 parts of calcium carbonate, 4-10 parts of nano titanium dioxide powder, 1-15 parts of superfine tin antimony oxide powder, 2-10 parts of sodium alginate, 1-20 parts of deionized water, 4-8 parts of bis-imidazoline quaternary ammonium corrosion inhibitor and 1-20 parts of thiophene aqueous dispersion. The thermal dye sublimation transfer film is simple in preparation process, and the prepared ink is good in corrosion resistance, wearing resistance, oxidation resistance, water resistance and adhesion property.