PhotoSizeCheck

Japan Passport Photo Size & Free Resizer

The Japan Passport Photo has to match the official requirement: print size 35 x 45 mm, 413 x 531 pixels, background: plain, white recommended. Photos that do not match are a common reason applications are delayed or rejected.

413 x 531 px35 x 45 mmBackground: plain, white recommended
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This tool crops and resizes your photo to 413 x 531 pixels as a JPG, right in your browser.

Japan Passport Photo requirements

Print size35 x 45 mm
Pixels (this tool)413 x 531
FormatJPG / JPEG
BackgroundPlain, white recommended

Japan MOFA: 45 mm high x 35 mm wide, no border, plain background (white recommended, light blue accepted).

Official source: www.mofa.go.jp · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your Japan Passport Photo in 4 steps

  1. Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain, white recommended).
  2. Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
  3. The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
  4. Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japan Passport Photo size?

print size 35 x 45 mm, 413 x 531 pixels, background: plain, white recommended.

Where do these requirements come from?

From the official source linked on this page, checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm there before you submit.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the Japan Passport Photo size in pixels?

413 x 531 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Japan Passport Photo.

What is the Japan Passport Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

35 x 45 mm.

How do I resize a photo for the Japan Passport Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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