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Step 1: click on the photo background to pick its colour. Step 2: click Remove background.
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Privacy-first editor for passport, visa, and ID photos
Japanese Passport Photo
Generate a print-ready 35×45 mm Japanese biometric passport photo in your browser. Free, private, instant.
1) Select country, document type and size
2) Select print sheet format
Auto placement0
Current gap3 mm
Photo preview
Drag image inside frame. Mouse wheel changes zoom.
Print sheet preview
3) Export
About the service
PassportPhotoCreator is a free online tool that helps you create passport and ID photos in the correct format within seconds. The entire process runs directly in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to any server.
We value your privacy — there is no registration, no personal data collection, and no tracking of your uploaded photos. Everything happens locally on your device.
Key benefits:
- 100% browser-based photo processing
- No uploads to servers — your images stay private
- No registration or personal data required
- Completely free to use
- Instant generation of print-ready photo sheets
PassportPhotoCreator is designed to make creating passport, visa, and ID photos fast, simple, and secure — without compromising your privacy.
Requirements
- Photo must be exactly 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall.
- Background must be plain white or light grey — no patterns, shadows, or gradients.
- Face must be centered and cover 70–80% of the photo height (chin to crown: 32–36 mm).
- Full head must be visible — no cropping of hair or chin.
- Both eyes open, looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral expression with mouth closed.
- No glasses.
- No head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
- Photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Printed on high-quality photo paper — no plain paper.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, plain white or light grey background.
How to use
- Upload a clear front-facing portrait photo.
- Select Japan → Passport to load the 35×45 mm biometric preset.
- Centre your face so it fills 70–80% of the image height.
- Use background removal to achieve a clean white or light grey background.
- Adjust brightness for even, natural lighting.
- Download the print sheet and take it to any konbini (convenience store) or photo shop for printing.
FAQ
What size is a Japanese passport photo?
A Japanese biometric passport photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall. The face, from chin to crown, must be between 32 and 36 mm within the frame.
What background is required for a Japanese passport photo?
The background must be plain white or light grey with no shadows, patterns, or gradients. The subject's face must contrast clearly with the background.
Can I wear glasses in a Japanese passport photo?
No. As of 2016, glasses are not permitted in Japanese biometric passport photos.
Where do I apply for a Japanese passport?
Japanese passports are applied for at prefectural passport offices or city hall offices handling passport services. Two 35×45 mm printed photos are required.
Does my photo get uploaded to your server?
No. All editing and export happen entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Is this tool free?
Yes — 100% free, no account or subscription needed.
Where can I print a Japanese passport photo?
Take the print sheet to any konbini (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart) photo printing kiosk, or any photo studio (カメラのキタムラ etc.). Ask for an L-size (89×127 mm) print.