Japan Visa Photo Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 1063 × 1063 px. The settings below are already filled in for the Japan Visa Photo.

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Japan Visa Photo requirements

Japan Visa Photo size guide — 45 × 45 mm · 1063 × 1063 px at 600 DPI · Head height 55%–72% of photo height — Japan Visa Photo size guide

Size	45 × 45 mm
Pixels (our output)	1063 × 1063 px at 600 DPI
Format	JPEG
Background	White
Head height	55%–72% of photo height

Square 45 × 45 mm photo for the visa application form
Plain white or light background, no shadows
Front facing, no hat, taken in the last 6 months
Some visa centres accept 35 × 45 mm — check your centre's notice

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the latest rules from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Japan Visa Photo?

45 × 45 mm. Picwright exports 1063 × 1063 pixels at 600 DPI, as a JPEG.

What background colour is required?

A plain white background. If yours is not, Picwright can replace it with AI right in your browser.

Can I print it?

Yes. Download the 4×6 inch print sheet, print it as a normal 4×6 photo and cut along the guides. Each copy prints at exactly 45 × 45 mm.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Cropping, background removal and compression all run on your device. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

Are these the latest official requirements?

They are taken from the official guidance of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.