Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Japan visa
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The document is already selected — the frame is locked to 35 × 45 mm. Drag the photo inside the frame; the shape cannot be broken.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 70–80%
- Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | White or light uniform background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 35 × 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.
Do not confuse it with another Japan document
Japan does not use one frame for everything. This page is about visa — 35 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
- residence permit 30 × 40 mm
- driver's license 24 × 30 mm
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: white
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- 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 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not accepted by consulate (size variation) | Verify embassy-specific requirement before printing |
| Digital file over 120KB | Re-encode at lower file size |
| Background not pure white | Re-shoot against pure white backdrop |
| Head tilted/rotated (not front-facing) | Re-shoot squarely facing camera |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
Japan-specific things to know
- Embassy-by-embassy variation — confirm with your specific consulate (35×45 or 45×45)
- Digital file STRICTLY under 120KB
- Background MUST be pure white
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- The official MOFA visa application form contains a 45 mm × 35 mm photo box.
- Expressed as width × height, the intended portrait crop is 35 × 45 mm.
- The applicant photo is attached to the visa application form.
- Mission-specific visa handling can vary, so the final route should be checked on the relevant embassy or consulate page.
- A neutral, front-facing passport-style photo is the safest interpretation for the form photo box.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
70–80% of photo height.
White or light uniform background.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: white A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. 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 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.