Make a Japanese resume photo (3 x 4 cm)
Load a photo, line your face up with the guides and export a 30 x 40 mm ID photo for a Japanese resume. The image is processed entirely inside your browser and is never uploaded.
iPhone HEIC files are read directly.
Drag on the preview to reposition the photo.
Load a photo first.
Set scaling to none (100%) in the print dialog.
The resume photo box is 40 mm tall and 30 mm wide
The JIS-standard rirekisho, and almost every commercial or university template, prints a 40 x 30 mm photo box. A few templates use 45 x 35 mm instead, so measure the box on your form before you choose a size — both are available here.
Shooting tips
Stand in front of a plain light wall near a window, put the camera at eye level and use a timer instead of holding the phone at arm's length, which distorts your face. Frame loosely so there is room to crop. No hat, eyebrows visible, both ears in view.
Print eight copies for about 30 yen
Send the cropped photo to the layout page and it tiles eight 3 x 4 cm photos onto one L-size (89 x 127 mm) sheet. A convenience-store photo print costs 30-40 yen, far less than the 700-900 yen a photo booth charges.
Frequently asked questions
How recent does the photo have to be?
Japanese employers normally ask for a photo taken within the last three months. If your hairstyle or hair colour has changed noticeably, take a new one even if the old photo is still inside that window.
What should I wear, and what background?
There is no legal rule, but a dark suit with a white shirt or blouse against a plain white, light grey or light blue background is the convention. Avoid backgrounds where a door frame or furniture edge crosses behind your head.
Can I glue a home-printed photo onto the resume?
Yes, as long as you print on glossy photo paper or use a convenience-store photo print. Plain paper printed with an inkjet bleeds and buckles when glued, which looks careless.
Does this tool upload my photo?
No. Loading, cropping and exporting all happen in JavaScript and a canvas inside your browser, so the image data never touches a network. A face photo is about as sensitive as personal data gets, so the tool is built never to send it anywhere.