3x4 cm Photo Maker: Free Online Tool
A 3 x 4 cm photo is 30 mm wide and 40 mm high. Japan's Immigration Services Agency uses it for residence-status applications that issue or renew the residence card: 4 cm tall by 3 cm wide, showing only the applicant, without a hat, facing the front, with no background or shadow, sharp, and taken within 6 months before submission.
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)
At 300 DPI it is 354 x 472 pixels. It is smaller than the common 35 x 45 mm passport photo, so a passport print cannot just be trimmed without checking the head still fits.
3x4 cm Photo Maker requirements
| Print size | 3 x 4 cm |
|---|---|
| In mm and inches | 30 x 40 mm = 1.18 x 1.57 inch |
| Pixels (this tool) | 354 x 472 |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
How to make your 3x4 cm Photo Maker in 4 steps
- Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a plain background.
- Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
- The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
- Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.
Documents that use a 3 x 4 cm photo
Common mistakes
- A shadow behind the head, which the Japanese guidance lists as unacceptable.
- Thick glasses frames, frames over the eyes, or light reflecting on the lenses.
- A dark background that makes the outline of the face hard to see.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Japanese residence card photo 3 x 4 cm or 3.5 x 4.5 cm?
The Immigration Services Agency's current photo standards say 4 cm tall by 3 cm wide.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
What is the 3x4 cm Photo Maker size in pixels?
354 x 472 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the 3x4 cm Photo Maker.
What is the 3x4 cm Photo Maker size in cm, mm or inches?
3 x 4 cm.
How do I resize a photo for the 3x4 cm Photo Maker online?
Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.