PhilHealth ID Photo Size (1×1)

The spec

PhilHealth ID photo requirements

The photo rules for a PhilHealth ID application at an LHIO or PhilHealth Express — simple, but with a couple of quirks worth knowing.

Two things people get wrong. First, there's no fully online PhilHealth ID: the Member Portal issues your PIN, but the physical card is printed and released only at a branch — bring two accomplished PMRF copies (capital letters, black ink, no erasures — evaluators reject corrected forms), a valid ID with photocopies, and your two 1 × 1 photos. Second, the photo is 1 × 1, not 2 × 2 — smaller than an NBI photo — and branches commonly ask for your name and signature written on the back of each print. The standard paper ID is free and issued on the spot; the PVC digitized ID is optional and separate. Always confirm the current steps at philhealth.gov.ph.

Photo size

1 × 1 inch (25 × 25 mm) — about 300 × 300 px at 300 DPI

Copies

Two (2) identical recent photos

Background

Plain white only

Recency

Recent — taken within roughly the last 6 months

Back of photo

Write your name and signature on the back of each print

Quality

Clear and sharp, in colour — no selfies or filtered photos

Expression

Neutral, face forward, both eyes open

Goes with

Two copies of the PMRF (in capital letters, black ink, no erasures) plus a valid ID and photocopies

Card types

The free paper ID is issued on the spot with your photo attached; the PVC digitized ID is optional and separate

How to

Prepare a PhilHealth ID photo

The job is two clean 1 × 1 prints on white, signed on the back. Sukat crops, whitens, and sizes them for printing.

Upload your photo

Take a clear, front-facing shot in even light (no selfie), then drop the JPG, PNG, or HEIC onto Sukat's drop zone.

Crop to 1 × 1 and set white

Crop to a 1 × 1 inch square (about 300 × 300 px at 300 DPI), and set a plain white background if yours isn't already clean. Keep it natural — no filters.

Print two and sign the back

Export at 300 DPI, print two copies on photo paper, and write your name and signature on the back of each. Bring them with your PMRF and valid ID to the branch.

Use cases

When you need a PhilHealth ID photo

The same two 1 × 1 prints come up across the PhilHealth journey — new IDs, replacements, and registrations.

New PhilHealth ID (paper)

The free ID is issued on the spot at any LHIO or PhilHealth Express — staff attach one of your 1 × 1 photos, stamp it, and you sign.

After online registration

The Member Portal gets you a PIN, but the physical card is branch-only — bring two 1 × 1 photos with your PMRF to have it printed.

Lost or damaged ID

Replacement follows the same flow (often with an affidavit of loss) — bring a valid ID and a fresh 1 × 1 photo.

Senior citizens

Registration via OSCA or a branch uses a PMRF with a recent 1 × 1 photo attached, plus the OSCA or any valid government ID.

Employed members

HR usually processes the registration — supply your PMRF and 1 × 1 photos, and the ID follows with your Member Data Record (MDR).

Preparing other Philippine IDs too? A Barangay ID also commonly uses 1 × 1 — see Barangay ID Photo Size. An NBI Clearance is the bigger 2 × 2 — NBI Clearance Photo Size covers it.

Why Sukat

Why Sukat for a PhilHealth ID photo

Five things this tool gets right that most "ID photo online" sites get wrong.

The exact 1 × 1 square

Crop to a clean 1:1 at the right print size — PhilHealth's 1 × 1 is smaller than the 2 × 2 used by NBI, so don't mix them up.

Clean white background

Set the plain white PhilHealth expects if your wall isn't white — without touching your face.

Two prints, ready to sign

Export at 300 DPI and print the two copies the branch asks for — then sign the back of each.

iPhone HEIC handled

Drop an iPhone HEIC in and Sukat exports a standard JPG — no separate converter.

Private, in-browser

The photo never leaves your device — no account, nothing uploaded to a third-party server. Fitting for a health-insurance ID.

Before you go

Common reasons for rejection

A wrong photo — or a corrected PMRF — means another queue. These are the faults that cause it.

Incorrect dimensions

Bringing a 2 × 2 instead of PhilHealth's 1 × 1, or a face cropped too tight or too loose in the square.

Improper background

A coloured, patterned, or busy background. PhilHealth wants plain white, evenly lit.

Shadows

Shadows on the face or the wall behind you. Light your face from the front and stand away from the wall.

Low image quality

A blurry, pixelated, or heavily filtered photo, or a selfie. Use a clear, natural, front-facing shot printed on photo paper.

Missing extras

Only one print instead of two, no name and signature on the back, or an old photo. Bring two recent, signed prints — and an uncorrected PMRF.

Questions

FAQ

What size is a PhilHealth ID photo?

1 × 1 inch on a plain white background — two recent, identical copies, with your name and signature written on the back of each. That's about 300 × 300 px at 300 DPI for printing.

Can I get a PhilHealth ID online?

Not end to end. Online registration through the Member Portal gets you your PhilHealth Identification Number (PIN), but the physical ID is printed and released only at an LHIO or PhilHealth Express outlet — bring your PMRF, valid ID, and two 1 × 1 photos.

Is the PhilHealth ID free?

The standard paper ID is free and usually issued on the spot — staff attach your 1 × 1 photo, stamp it, and you sign. The PVC digitized ID is optional, separate, and may carry a fee.

Why two photos, and why sign the back?

One photo goes on the paper ID; the spare stays with your record. Writing your name and signature on the back of each print is a common branch requirement to match the photo to your application.

Is it the same as an NBI or Barangay ID photo?

No — PhilHealth uses 1 × 1, NBI Clearance uses 2 × 2, and Barangay IDs vary between 1 × 1 and 2 × 2. Check each document's spec before printing.

Do I need the card to use PhilHealth benefits?

Under the Universal Health Care Law, membership follows your PIN, not the card — your MDR often matters more. But hospitals and some establishments still ask for the ID, so it's worth having.

Does it work with an iPhone photo?

Yes. Drop the HEIC in and Sukat exports a standard JPG at 1 × 1 to print.

Does Sukat upload my photo anywhere?

No. Cropping, resizing, and compression all run in your browser. The photo never reaches a server, and there's no account or email — switch to airplane mode after the page loads and it still works.

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