Printing passport photos in Japan

Make the sheet free here, then print it locally for the price of an ordinary photo print.

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You do not need a photo booth. Make your photo and a print-ready sheet on this site for free, then have it printed as an ordinary photo at any of the services below — usually for a fraction of a booth or studio fee. The sheet already contains several correctly sized photos with cut lines.

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Where to print in Japan

ServiceHow it worksTypical price
Seven-Eleven netprint (ネットプリント, run with Fujifilm) Upload the photo sheet file on the netprint website or app, get a reservation number, then print it yourself on the multicopy machine inside any Seven-Eleven. about ¥30 per L判 print
Lawson / FamilyMart network print and PrintSmash (ネットワークプリント / プリントスマッシュ) Either upload via the network print website/app for a reservation number, or use the PrintSmash phone app to send the file directly to the store's multicopy machine over Wi-Fi, then print at any Lawson or FamilyMart. about ¥30-40 per L判 print
Kitamura camera stores (カメラのキタムラ) Use the in-store self-service order kiosk with your phone, SD card, or USB drive, or order online ahead of time for store pickup or home delivery. about ¥39-58 per L判 print, varies by branch
Shimauma Print (しまうまプリント, online mail order) Upload the photo sheet on the website or app, pay online, and the prints are mailed to your home a few days later. from about ¥11 per L判 print

Prices are indicative only and change by store, city and promotion — check locally before ordering.

How to make it in 3 steps

  1. Download the 4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm) sheet in Step 3 above — it is the size photo kiosks and print services expect.
  2. Upload it through a photo print app or website, or bring it on a USB drive or phone to an in-store kiosk.
  3. Choose a 4 x 6 in, borderless, actual-size (100%) print — do not let the store crop, scale, or auto-enhance it.
  4. Pick up your print and cut along the thin gray guide lines to separate the individual photos.

Printing at home

Prefer to print at home? Any inkjet or laser printer works — just print the same sheet at 100% scale on 4x6, A4, or US Letter photo paper.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I print my ID photo?

Download the 4x6 in or A4 sheet, then print it at any pharmacy photo kiosk, photo shop, online print service, or on a home printer as a regular borderless 4x6 photo at actual size (100%, no scaling) — no special paper or settings needed. Cut along the guide lines to separate your individual photos.

What size print do I need for a passport or ID photo sheet?

A 4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm) print is the standard size accepted by photo kiosks and print services almost everywhere. A4 works well for home printers; 3.5x5 in, 5x7 in, and US Letter are also available.

Do I need special photo paper to print my ID photo?

No. Standard glossy or matte 4x6 photo paper from a photo kiosk or print service is enough. The app lays out your photos at 300 or 600 DPI so they print sharp at actual size.

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