Web Resume Photo in Japan — Sizes, Formats & Specs by Service (2026)

Web resume (web rirekisho) photos in Japan are typically 560×420 pixels or 600×450 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio), in JPEG or PNG format, under 2MB. Most major job-hunting services — Mynavi Tenshoku, Rikunabi NEXT, doda — accept photos in this range.

Unlike a paper resume, a web resume specifies its photo size in pixels. This article covers the specs by service and the full workflow from a smartphone shot to an upload-ready file.

Web Resume vs Paper Resume Specs

The differences side by side:

The 4:3 aspect ratio is identical, so one source photo can serve both paper and digital submissions.

Photo Specs by Job Service

Each service has its own upload screen and recommended size. The figures below are common published guidelines; if your application screen shows a specific requirement, follow that instead.

Mynavi Tenshoku web resume photo

On Mynavi Tenshoku, you upload a facial photo to your Web resume. The recommended size is around 560×420 pixels (4:3), in JPEG or PNG. After uploading, check the preview — if the framing is off, adjust the size and margins and re-upload rather than reshooting.

Rikunabi NEXT web resume photo

Rikunabi NEXT profile and Web resume photos also target 560×420 or 600×450 pixels (4:3). Before uploading, confirm the face is clearly centered and the background is a solid color.

doda photo size

Photos registered on doda use the 4:3 aspect ratio, with around 560×420 pixels as the guideline. Since job-changers often reuse one photo across several services, preparing a single 4:3 data file up front saves time.

En Tenshoku facial photo

En Tenshoku's facial photo upload also expects 4:3, JPEG/PNG. If you already have a 4:3 ID photo prepared for another service, it will work here too.

OpenES (Rikunabi) photo size

OpenES is the web entry sheet provided by Rikunabi. The recommended photo is 600×450 pixels, and a single upload covers applications to multiple companies. For the full spec and upload steps, see the OpenES photo guide.

Why Web Resume Photos Commonly Fail

Common issues when uploading a raw smartphone photo:

1. File size too large

Modern smartphone JPEGs are 5-10 MB. Most web resume forms cap uploads at ~2MB, so the file is rejected — or compressed automatically, hurting quality.

2. Pixel count doesn't match

Phones shoot portraits at 3:4 or landscapes at 4:3 — but most people shoot people-photos in portrait orientation, a different aspect ratio than the 4:3 resume spec. Cropping is needed.

3. Non-plain background

Furniture, curtains, or patterned walls in the background hurt the impression. The background needs to be replaced with a solid color.

4. Face position or size off-spec

Resume photos typically show the head — from the top of the head to the chin — as 70-80% of the photo height. A full-body smartphone shot has the face far too small.

Smartphone to Uploaded File — Three Steps

Step 1: Shoot

• Use the rear camera (the front camera lowers quality)
• Face forward, no hat, mouth closed, neutral expression
• Natural light through a sheer curtain hitting the face from the front
• Plain background (or shoot anywhere if you'll use a service that handles the background)
• Distance: 50 cm to 1 m

Step 2: Process

• Adjust face position and size (head occupies 70-80% of photo height)
• Replace the background with a solid color
• Resize to the target pixel dimensions (560×420 or 600×450)
• Save as JPEG, under 2MB

This is the step that's actually hard to do manually.

Step 3: Upload

• Upload via the job service's web form
• If you get an error, recheck size, format, and file weight

Pre-Submit Checklist

Before clicking submit:

• Pixel count in spec (560×420 or 600×450)
• File format JPEG or PNG
• File size under 2MB
• Aspect ratio 4:3
• Background plain (white, light blue, gray)
• Face clearly centered
• Photo taken within the last 6 months
• Dressed appropriately (suit is the safe default)

Summary

• Web resume specs in Japan are typically 560×420 px or 600×450 px (4:3)
• File format JPEG / PNG, size under 2MB
• Paper resume (40×30mm) and web resume share the 4:3 aspect ratio — one shot serves both
• Manual processing of size, background, and weight is what trips most people up

For shooting and styling tips, see the resume photo guide. For attire and age-specific points when changing careers, see the career-change resume photo guide.