Crop a photo to 45 × 45 mm — Japan visa (St Petersburg and Khabarovsk)
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 45 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 531 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1063 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 31.5–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
| Head covering | Head coverings not permitted. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 45 × 45 mm frame a head band of 70–80% is 31.5–36 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 45 mm of height that leaves 9–13.5 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 372–425 pixels tall — below 372 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
- Against the European 35 × 45 mm standard this frame is 1.29 times as wide, 1.00 times as tall and 1.29 times the area — a photo cut for one of the two cannot be reused for the other.
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 45 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Japan document
Japan does not use one frame for everything. This page is about visa (St Petersburg and Khabarovsk) — 45 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 45 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 531 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Japan-specific things to know
- The size depends on where you apply in Russia: the consulates in Saint Petersburg and Khabarovsk ask for a 45 × 45 mm square, the embassy in Moscow for 35 × 45 mm.
- Khabarovsk asks for matte photo paper and a white background and strictly forbids headwear.
Printing on a single sheet
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 6 (3 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 24 (4 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Consulates-General in Saint Petersburg and Khabarovsk. Last checked against the official page on 31 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Consulate-General of Japan in Saint Petersburg, tourist visa documents: the photographs glued to the application forms are 45 mm × 45 mm.
- Consulate-General of Japan in Khabarovsk, photo requirements for a Japanese visa: 4.5 × 4.5 cm, 2 photos, matte paper without gloss, white background, colour or black-and-white, taken within the last 6 months.
- Khabarovsk: the head is centred and takes 70–80 % of the photo, with the head and the top of the shoulders visible; headwear is strictly forbidden; eyes open, hair off the face and eyes, no shadows, flash glare or red eye; a standard photo without corners or ovals.
- Khabarovsk, glasses: the eyes must be clearly visible, without glare on the lenses and without tinted lenses; the frame must not cover the eyes.
- Embassy of Japan in Moscow: 35 mm × 45 mm photographs on the application forms — applicants in its district use the 35 × 45 mm Japan visa profile.
Consulate-General of Japan in Saint Petersburg — tourist visa documents (photos 45 mm × 45 mm) ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa (St Petersburg and Khabarovsk) photo be in Japan?
45 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 45 × 45 mm when printed?
531 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 1063 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height. 31.5–36 mm chin to crown.
What background does this document need?
Plain white background.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.