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.
| Dimensions | 30mm × 24mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | 2–4 mm |
| Background | Plain background — no shadows, objects, or gradients |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Tokyo Metropolitan Police (Road Traffic Act, applies nationwide) |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-18)
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.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant driver's license photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
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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
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
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 — ¥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
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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.
Create now — ¥200