Japan First-Class Architect Exam Photo: Spec and How to Create It
Make an application photo that meets JAEIC rules exactly — print 35×45mm or digital 665×915 px JPEG — from a smartphone shot, for ¥200.
| Dimensions | 45mm × 35mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | Plain background — white or light color recommended, no shadows, patterns, or gradients |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Japan Architectural Education and Information Center (JAEIC) / supervised by MLIT |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-26)
Verbatim official spec
Below is the verbatim official spec from the Japan Architectural Education and Information Center (JAEIC) First-Class Architect Exam application guide, shown in the original Japanese.
- 「幅665・高さ915ピクセル」
- 「受験申込前6カ月以内に撮影したもの」
- 「ファイルの形式はJPEG形式に限ります。（ビットマップ形式やその他の形式のファイルは使用できません。）」
- 「写真に明確な不備がある場合（無帽・無背景・正面となっていない、本人以外が写りこんでいる、顔の一部が見切れている、マスクやサングラス等で顔が隠れている等の本人確認が困難な写真）は、原則として、受験できません」
Why this spec matters
Application photos for the Japan First-Class Architect Exam must be JPEG, exactly 665×915 px, and taken within the past 6 months — or they are rejected. There are also identity-verification rules: no hat, plain background, facing forward, no one else in the frame, no mask or sunglasses covering the face. If any of these are violated, the candidate is in principle barred from taking the exam. Catching issues at submission time is critical because rejections affect the exam schedule.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant architect-exam application photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
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Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain white or light-colored wall in a bright room. Face the camera directly, no hat, no mask, eyes on the lens. Clear-lens glasses are okay — watch for reflections. - 2
AI removes background and resizes to 665×915 px
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the architect exam spec (35×45mm / 665×915 px), then exports as JPEG. - 3
Get both a digital JPEG and a convenience-store print QR
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Download the JPEG for digital submission, and print L-size at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar nationwide — from ¥30.
Create a Spec-Compliant Architect Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to JPEG 665×915 px to meet JAEIC rules. You get both the digital file and a QR code for convenience-store printing.
Create now — ¥200What Ramune AI ID Photo offers
Even for a tight spec like My Number, you can finish the entire shoot → process → print workflow in your browser.
0.1mm face position adjustment
Drag the hairline, chin, and face-width guides — or type the millimetre value — to fit inside even a 4mm-wide regulatory window like the My Number spec.
Auto-generated L-size print sheet
Multiple photos optimally arranged on L-size paper with cut marks. Print directly at home or at a convenience store.
AI removes the background automatically
Walls or objects in the original shot are auto-removed; AI converts the photo to the plain background the spec requires.
AI skin smoothing with a natural finish
Auto-reduces blemishes and uneven tone while keeping a natural look. Choose between the original and the smoothed version.
Print at 55,000 convenience stores nationwide
Scan a QR code at the multi-copy machine in 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30.
5-language support, no app required
Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese — works entirely in your smartphone browser without installing an app.
Frequently asked questions
Is the photo spec the same for First-Class and Second-Class Architect Exams?
Can I use a photo taken more than 6 months ago?
Can I submit an HEIC file from my iPhone?
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Create a Spec-Compliant Architect Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to JPEG 665×915 px to meet JAEIC rules. You get both the digital file and a QR code for convenience-store printing.
Create now — ¥200