Philippines PRC License (1×1 in)
Last verified 2026-04-25 against Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Republic of the PhilippinesStandards: PRC professional license / credential photo convention (1 × 1 in)Government-spec dimensions, head positioning, and file constraints.
- Pixel size
- 295 × 295 px
- Print size
- 25 × 25 mm · 300 DPI
- Background
- white#FFFFFF
- Face height
- 60–70% · target 65%
- Eye line
- 50%–60% from bottom
- File size limit
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PRC uses a smaller square (1 × 1 in) than the general 2 × 2 in ID photo, with a relatively tighter head crop (head height ~65% of the image). This format is used for professional licenses such as REE, PEE, RME and other PRC credentials and IDs.
Dimensions
- Print size: 1 × 1 in (25 × 25 mm)
- Pixel size: 295 × 295 px (≈ 1 × 1 in at 300 DPI)
- DPI: ~300 DPI (third-party guides quote 600 DPI, but the 295 × 295 px output used by this app corresponds to 300 DPI; 600 DPI would require 600 × 600 px)
- File format: JPEG / JPG; sRGB; color only
Head position
- Head height: 65% of image height (chin to crown)
- Distance from top of photo to top of hair: ~10% of image height
- Eye line from bottom: ~50–60% of image height
- Head centered, fully visible, both ears exposed
- Full frontal view, no rotation or tilt
Background
- Color: White (#FFFFFF)
- Plain, uniform, no patterns, textures, or shadows
Expression
- Expression: neutral; no visible teeth; no frowning or exaggerated expressions
- Eyes: open, clearly visible, looking directly at the camera
- Lighting: even, no harsh shadows
- No filters, retouching, or digital alterations
Accessories
- Glasses: not recommended; if worn must not obstruct the eyes or cause glare
- Head coverings: only for documented religious or medical reasons; eyebrows and eyes must remain visible
- Hair must not cover the face; eyebrows must be visible
Other rules
- Attire: proper and decent (professional attire is the norm for PRC IDs)
- Recency: within the last 6 months
- Color photo only; no scanned, blurred, or low-quality images
- Quantity (printed): typically follows the specific PRC application form requirements
Notes
- The PRC publishes per-board examination and license requirements; the 1 × 1 in white-background format is the standard across most professions but specific boards may state additional rules (e.g. business attire, white background reaffirmed) on their application forms.
- The closely related CIR Card uses the same 1 × 1 in white-background format but with a slightly taller head proportion (~68%) and a higher eye line (~56%); PRC is the more common end-use of the 1 × 1 in format.
Sources
Can I wear glasses in my PRC license photo?
Glasses are not recommended; if worn they must not obstruct the eyes or cause glare on the lenses.
Can I wear a head covering for the PRC photo?
Only for documented religious or medical reasons, and even then eyebrows and eyes must remain visible.
Can I smile in a PRC license photo?
No — neutral expression, no visible teeth, no frowning or exaggerated expressions. Eyes must be open and looking directly at the camera.
How recent does the PRC photo need to be?
Within the last six months. Filters, retouching, scanned, blurred, and low-quality images are rejected.
What size does the PRC license photo use?
PRC uses a smaller square than the general 2 × 2 ID photo: **1 × 1 in** (25 × 25 mm). Pixel target 295 × 295 px at ~300 DPI; JPEG / JPG; sRGB; color only; plain white (#FFFFFF) background. The head crops tighter — about 65% head height — than 2 × 2 photos. Used for REE, PEE, RME, and other PRC credentials and IDs.
Live validation
against the actual rulebook.
Every crop is measured against the published tolerance ranges for the selected document. Pass or warn, in real time — no "submit and hope."
The same checks the authority will run — before you submit.
- Face height & eye line measured from the pupil midpoint with sub-pixel accuracy, clamped to the tolerance range your authority publishes.
- Background colour checked across a sampled grid — catches gradients and fringe from poor segmentation (ΔE < 3 against spec).
- File-size ceiling enforced per-spec — recompressed silently for sub-60 KB e-visa portals, lossless for print.
- Sharpness & expression guards warn on blur, closed eyes, or non-neutral expressions before you export.
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