Class-1 Building Construction Management Engineer Exam Photo: Spec and How to Create It
Make an application photo that meets FCIP rules exactly — print 35×45mm or digital 531×413 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 | Foundation for Construction Industry Promotion (FCIP), Examination & Training Headquarters |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-26)
Verbatim official spec
Below is the verbatim official spec from the Class-1 Kenchiku Seko exam guide published by the Foundation for Construction Industry Promotion (FCIP), shown in the original Japanese.
- 「証明写真データ — パスポート規格に準拠した顔写真ファイル (jpeg 方式、縦531ピクセル×横413ピクセル) が必要となります」
- 「指定より大きいサイズの写真はアップロード時に調整することが可能です」
- 「撮影後6ヶ月以内のもの」
- 「受検者本人のみが正面を向いて写っているもの」
- 「無背景、脱帽、アクセサリー等は外した状態」
Why this spec matters
Class-1 Building Construction Management Engineer (1 級建築施工管理技士) is a national qualification under the Construction Business Act, with roughly 40,000 candidates per year — one of the largest construction-industry exams in Japan. The application photo must follow passport-style spec (JPEG, 531×413 px), be taken within 6 months, and show a plain background with no hat or accessories — otherwise the upload is rejected. Note: this exam (administered by FCIP, under the Construction Business Act) is a separate qualification from Architect Exams (administered by JAEIC, under the Architect Act). The print size is coincidentally 35×45mm for both, but the digital pixel sizes and submission systems differ, so always check this page before reusing an architect-exam photo.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant Kenchiku Seko Class-1 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 accessories, neutral expression, eyes on the lens. Clear-lens glasses are okay but watch for reflections. - 2
AI removes background and resizes to 531×413 px JPEG
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to FCIP spec (35×45mm / 531×413 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 from ¥30 at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, and Poplar nationwide.
Create a Spec-Compliant Class-1 Kenchiku Seko Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to JPEG 531×413 px to meet FCIP rules. You get both the digital file and a QR code for convenience-store printing.
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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 Class-1 Kenchiku Seko Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to JPEG 531×413 px to meet FCIP rules. You get both the digital file and a QR code for convenience-store printing.
Create now — ¥200