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A front-facing photo of yourself against a plain wall - cropped in your browser, never uploadedAbout the Korean ID photo maker
In Korea, an ID photo is called 증명사진 (jeungmyeong sajin). Two sizes cover almost every need:
- 반명함 (ban-myeongham, "half business card"): 3 × 4 cm, for résumés, student cards, staff cards and many exam forms
- 여권 size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm, for the passport, the resident ID card (주민등록증) and the driving licence
This free tool makes both from a picture you already have. It opens on the 3 × 4 cm ban-myeongham photo, and the 3.5 × 4.5 cm size is second in the list. You mark the top of your head and your chin, and the tool scales the photo for the size you picked. Then it lays the photos out on a 4 × 6 inch print: 10 ban-myeongham photos or 8 passport photos on one print.
Your photo is never uploaded. Everything happens in your browser.
Features
- Two Korean sizes — 3 × 4 cm ban-myeongham and 3.5 × 4.5 cm passport / ID card
- Two head markers — drag them to your crown and chin, and the photo is scaled for you
- Passport head size — 3.2–3.6 cm from the top of the head to the chin; the tool aims for 3.4 cm
- White background — replaced on your device; light grey and light blue also possible
- 413 × 531 px for 3.5 × 4.5 cm and 354 × 472 px for 3 × 4 cm at 300 DPI, with the DPI saved in the JPG
- Print sheet — 4 × 6 in, 5 × 7 in or A4, with cut lines
- Remembers your sheet and print quality for next time, on this device only
Korean ID photo sizes
| Use | Size | At 300 DPI | Head size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Résumé (이력서), student card, staff card, exam forms | 3 × 4 cm (반명함) | 354 × 472 px | no official rule; the tool uses 68% (about 2.7 cm) |
| Passport (여권) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 413 × 531 px | 3.2–3.6 cm, top of head to chin |
| Resident ID card (주민등록증) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 413 × 531 px | the passport size; check the office's head rule |
| Driving licence (운전면허증) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 413 × 531 px | the passport size; check the office's head rule |
413 × 531 pixels is the size many Korean websites ask for when you upload a 3.5 × 4.5 cm photo. The tool gives exactly that at 300 DPI.
The passport photo rules
These are the main points of the Korean passport photo rules, which follow the international ICAO rules. Check the current rules of the office you apply to before you print.
| Rule | What it means |
|---|---|
| Size | 3.5 × 4.5 cm, colour |
| Head size | 3.2–3.6 cm from the top of the head to the chin |
| Background | Plain white, no shadow |
| Face | Looking straight at the camera, neutral face, mouth closed |
| Glasses | Allowed with clear lenses; no tinted lenses, no sunglasses, no glare on the lenses |
| Eyes | No coloured contact lenses |
| Head covering | Not allowed, except for religious reasons with the face visible |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months |
| Editing | No heavy retouching that changes your face |
The last point matters in Korea, where studio photos are often retouched. An office can ask for a new photo when a face looks changed. This tool does not change your face. It only crops, scales, straightens and changes the background.
Print on one sheet
| Photo | 4 × 6 in (102 × 152 mm) | 5 × 7 in (127 × 178 mm) | A4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 × 4 cm ban-myeongham | 10 | 16 | 49 |
| 3.5 × 4.5 cm passport | 8 | 10 | 36 |
Order the sheet as one 4 × 6 photo print (often called 4x6 or 4R) at a photo shop or an online print service. Choose no border and no "fit", so the size does not change. Then measure one photo with a ruler: a ban-myeongham photo should be 3 cm wide. Cut along the thin grey lines.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a ban-myeongham photo?
3 cm wide and 4 cm tall. At 300 DPI that is 354 × 472 pixels.
What size is a Korean passport photo?
3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm tall, with the head 3.2–3.6 cm from the top of the head to the chin. At 300 DPI that is 413 × 531 pixels.
Can I use the same photo for the ID card and the driving licence?
Both use 3.5 × 4.5 cm, the same as the passport. Pick "Passport / ID card / licence" in the size list.
Can I wear glasses?
Yes, with clear lenses, no glare and the eyes clearly visible. Tinted glasses, sunglasses and coloured contact lenses are not allowed for the passport.
Which background colour should I use?
White for the passport and the ID card. For a résumé photo, white, light grey or light blue are all common.
Will my photo be accepted?
The tool makes the right size and head size. It cannot promise that an office or a company accepts it, because they also look at light, focus and expression. Check the current rules of the office you apply to.
Related tools
- Passport & ID Photo Maker — sizes for other countries
- Image Resizer — any exact pixel size for a web form
- Compress Image to a Size — meet a KB limit for an upload
- Remove Background — full control over the cutout
- Resume Builder — write the résumé the photo goes on
How to use it
- Upload a photo of yourself, taken face-on against a plain wall
- Pick the size — 3 × 4 cm ban-myeongham is chosen first; pick 3.5 × 4.5 cm for the passport, ID card or licence
- Drag the two blue markers to the top of your head and the bottom of your chin
- Press "Fit to my marks" — the photo is scaled so your head is the right size
- Drag the photo to centre your face, and check the background (white is chosen for you)
- Download the print sheet and print it as one 4 × 6 photo, or download the photo for a web form
