Review before saving
Check the result before saving and make adjustments when needed.
Prepare ID and visa photos for your application
Check the purpose first, then prepare the photo you need for passports, visas, exams, and ID applications in a browser or app.
Photo capture, editing, and review are designed to happen on your device. Photo data is not sent to external servers for processing.
Prepare the photo you need
Designed for on-device processing
Photo capture, editing, and review are designed to happen on your device.
Check before submitting
Use the latest official guidance from the organization receiving your photo.
WEB TOOL
Create ID photos in your browser
No installation required. Create the ID photo your application needs — for passports, visas, public services, exams and more — right in your browser.
Create a photo on the web
Photo processing happens in your device browser.
GUIDE / RESEARCH
Useful guides & tools
Choose your application or exam to find the right photo tool or guide.
NATIVE APP
Prepare with an iPhone app
Prepare the photo you need for your application, matched to your purpose and ready to use.
Japanese Passport Photo View app details 
My Number Card Photo View app details 
Residence Card Photo View app details 
Driver's License Photo View app details 
Exam Photo View app details 
Resume Photo Maker View app details Common ID photo problems
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Face position or size is off
A photo may need to be retaken when the required face position or proportion is missed.
02
The background is uneven
Background color or uniformity requirements may not be met.
03
The size or ratio does not match
Different purposes can require different photo sizes and aspect ratios.
04
Print and online requirements are confusing
Paper and digital submissions can have different requirements.
05
The result was saved without review
Review the result before saving and adjust it when necessary.
About shoumei.org
A starting point for application deliverables
Photo and submission requirements differ by passport, visa, exam, and other application purposes. Find a purpose, check guidance, and choose an available way to proceed.
Connect purposes to web tools, guides, and iPhone apps
The site organizes browser creation, requirement research, and native app options around the purpose you need to complete.
Privacy and confidence
Photo processing on your device
Photo capture, editing, and review are designed to happen on your device. Photo data is not sent to external servers for processing.
Review before saving
Check whether the result fits your purpose before saving, and confirm the latest official requirements before submission.
Frequently asked questions
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How should I prepare my photo?
Start by finding your application purpose. When available, we show a web tool, guide, or iPhone app that can help you proceed.
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Can I create a photo in the browser?
For supported purposes, you can create and review a photo in a browser without installing an app. Availability differs by purpose.
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Are print and online photos the same?
Paper and online submissions may have different size, format, and file requirements. Follow the receiving organization’s instructions.
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Can I read a guide before creating?
Yes. Purpose-specific guides help you check requirements and submission methods before opening an available tool or app.
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Should I check the requirements before submitting?
Yes. Check the latest official guidance for the application year, submission method, size, background, positioning, and file format. Acceptance is not guaranteed.