Abstract: Synthesis of methanol and dimethyl ether from catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide is one of the efficient methods to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide，which is of great value for economics and environmental protection. In the present review，the latest advances and characteristics in methanol and dimethyl ether synthesis from catalytic carbon dioxide hydrogenation were systematically summarized from aspects of catalyst preparation，choice of precipitant，calcination time，catalyst supporter and promoter.