Japan Second-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 (identical to the First-Class exam) — 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 JAEIC Second-Class Architect Exam online application guide, shown in the original Japanese.
- 「幅665・高さ915ピクセル」
- 「受験申込前6ヶ月以内に撮影したもの」
- 「無帽・無背景・正面、本人のみを写し、試験時に本人確認ができるデジタル化された鮮明な写真」
- 「合格通知書に写真が印刷され、建築士免許登録時の本人確認に利用されますので、鮮明な写真としてください」
Why this spec matters
The Japan Second-Class Architect Exam uses the same photo spec as the First-Class exam: print 35×45mm, digital 665×915 px JPEG, taken within the past 6 months, no hat, plain background, facing forward. The official guide further requires "only the candidate in the frame, a clear digitized photo that allows identity verification at the exam." After passing, the photo is printed on the pass-notice and used again for identity verification at architect license registration. For many candidates this is their first national qualification — getting a sharp, spec-compliant photo right at application time matters for the whole career path.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant Second-Class 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 Second-Class Architect Exam spec (35×45mm / 665×915 px), then exports a sharp 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 Second-Class 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 Second-Class and First-Class Architect Exams?
Is the Second-Class exam easier than the First-Class one?
Will the same photo be used for license registration after I pass?
Can I use a photo taken more than 6 months ago?
Can I reuse the photo from my architecture-school student ID?
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Create a Spec-Compliant Second-Class 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