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.
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- Matches the official spec (verified 2026-05-26)
- Print at any Japan conbini
| 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)
Only photos taken within the last 6 months are valid — check when your current photo was taken.
Turn a phone shot into a photo that meets this exact spec. Preview the result first — then pay ¥200. Full refund if it's rejected.
Create with this specVerbatim 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.
Price & risk comparison
Preview free → pay only if you like it / full refund if rejected
No retakes — final on the spot
Booking & visit required
1–2 weeks lost
* Other prices are typical market estimates. With Ramune you pay only after seeing the result, with a full refund if the photo is rejected.
Preview your photo free firstHow 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 and detects your face. Alongside the 35×45mm print data, a dedicated digital-submission file (665×915 px JPEG) is generated automatically — two different aspect ratios, both satisfied from one upload. - 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 the QR code at the multi-copy machine in Lawson, FamilyMart, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30. At 7-Eleven, register the image with netprint first.
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?
Can I keep my glasses on for the photo?
What if my photo was the wrong size and got rejected?
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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