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Japanese Driver's License Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It

Make a Japanese driver's license renewal photo that meets the Tokyo Metropolitan Police spec (nationwide standard) exactly, for ¥200.

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  • Matches the official spec (verified 2026-05-18)
  • Print at any Japan conbini
Official spec data
Dimensions30mm × 24mm
Face lengthNot specified
Top margin2–4 mm
BackgroundPlain background — no shadows, objects, or gradients
Shoot-by windowTaken within 6 months of application
Official issuerTokyo Metropolitan Police (Road Traffic Act, applies nationwide)

View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-18)

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.

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Verbatim official spec

The verbatim official spec is shown below in the original Japanese (Tokyo Metropolitan Police; nationwide under the Road Traffic Act).

  • 「縦3センチメートル×横2.4センチメートル」
  • 「頭上に余白(3ミリメートル程度)がない」
  • 「無背景」

Why this spec matters

Japanese driver's license photos follow a nationwide standard under the Road Traffic Act: 30×24mm, top margin around 3mm, plain background. A rejection at the licensing counter often means abandoning the same-day renewal because there's no time to re-shoot.

Price & risk comparison

Ramune AI ID PhotoRefund guaranteed

Preview free → pay only if you like it / full refund if rejected

¥200
Photo booth

No retakes — final on the spot

¥700〜1,000
Photo studio

Booking & visit required

¥1,500〜
Rejected at the counter

1–2 weeks lost

Re-shoot + re-apply

* Other prices are typical market estimates. With Ramune you pay only after seeing the result, with a full refund if the photo is rejected.

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How to create it for ¥200

A spec-compliant driver's license photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.

  1. 1

    Take the photo on your smartphone

    Stand against a plain wall in a bright room. Face the camera directly, no hat, neutral expression, eyes on the lens.
  2. 2

    AI removes the background and aligns to spec

    Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the 30×24mm driver's license spec. Fine-tune the top margin to 0.1mm precision.
  3. 3

    Print at any Japan convenience store via QR code

    After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print on L-size paper at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — from ¥30.

Create a Spec-Compliant Driver's License Photo for ¥200

AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police spec. QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.

Create now — ¥200

What 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.

Cropping screen with horizontal and vertical guidelines to adjust face position, width, hairline, and chin in 0.1mm units

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

Does the online driver's license renewal course require uploading a photo file?
No. The online renewal course automatically photographs your face live during the session and cross-checks it against the photo on your current license — it is not a pre-upload step. The license photo itself is either taken by machine at the counter, or you bring a printed photo (3cm tall × 2.4cm wide for a standard license, 4.5cm × 3.5cm for an international license). Ramune generates print data sized exactly to these specs.
Can I keep my glasses on for a driver's license photo?
Clear lenses with no reflection or tint are allowed. The license also serves as identity verification, so reflection obscuring the eyes causes rejection — remove glasses if unsure.
How recent does the photo need to be?
It must be taken within the 6 months before your application date. You cannot re-use a photo from a previous renewal.
Can I use the same photo for My Number card and driver's license?
No. My Number cards are 45×35mm and driver's licenses are 30×24mm — different sizes. Each needs its own shot. Ramune AI can produce both sizes from the same source image.
How does this compare to shooting at the licensing center?
Licensing centers do have photo facilities, but they aren't free and you have to queue. Shooting at home and printing at a convenience store lets you re-shoot freely until you're happy.
What if my photo was the wrong size and got rejected?
No re-shoot needed. Upload your smartphone photo and AI auto-adjusts it to the correct spec in about 2 minutes. Preview free, pay ¥200 only if you like it, full refund if it's rejected — avoiding the 1–2 week loss of a counter re-shoot and re-application.

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Create a Spec-Compliant Driver's License Photo for ¥200

AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police spec. QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.

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