Japan FE Exam (Kihon Joho) Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It
Make an IPA-spec-compliant photo for the Fundamental Information Technology Engineer (FE) exam admission ticket, from a smartphone shot, for ¥200. Avoid same-day exam rejection at the CBT venue.
| Dimensions | 40mm × 30mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | No official color requirement — a plain, light-colored wall under even lighting is the conventional choice |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA) |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-26)
Verbatim official spec
Below is the verbatim official text from IPA's (Information-technology Promotion Agency) FE CBT exam guide page, shown in the original Japanese.
- 「試験当日には、受験票②に写真（大きさ縦4cm×横3cm、脱帽、正面、上半身、6か月以内に撮影したもの）を必ず貼り付けて持参してください」
- 「写真がない場合、又は、サングラス・マスク着用の写真など受験者本人を確認できない写真の場合は、受験できません」
Why this spec matters
The Fundamental Information Technology Engineer (FE) exam is the entry-level Japanese national IT certification, taken by roughly 70,000 people per year — many of them new graduates or career switchers. What makes FE distinct is that the photo is not checked at application time, but on exam day: you must paste the photo onto Admission Ticket #2 and bring it. Because FE is CBT and runs year-round, this is checked at the venue. IPA explicitly states that an unverifiable photo — for example, one taken with sunglasses or a mask — results in "you cannot take the exam". Because the check happens only on the day, there is no time to re-shoot or re-print if the photo fails.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant FE Admission Ticket #2 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. No hat, upper body in frame, facing the camera directly. Remove sunglasses and masks, wear a collared or plain top, and keep a natural expression. - 2
AI removes the background and aligns to spec
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the 30mm × 40mm IPA aspect ratio. Fine-tune position 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. Print and paste onto Admission Ticket #2 the day before the exam.
Create a Spec-Compliant FE Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to IPA's official FE exam rules. Avoid same-day rejection at the CBT venue. A 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
What do I need to bring on the FE CBT exam day?
Is the photo handling the same as the Applied Information Technology Engineer (AP) exam?
Can I keep my glasses on?
Can I use the same photo for multiple exams (FE, AP, driver's license, etc.)?
Is color or black-and-white acceptable?
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Create a Spec-Compliant FE Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to IPA's official FE exam rules. Avoid same-day rejection at the CBT venue. A QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
Create now — ¥200