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PRC photo size and requirements

A PRC photo needs a plain white background, decent attire with a collar, and a complete name tag (surname, first name, middle initial) — and it's either passport size or 2 × 2, depending on the application. For a LERIS online upload it must be a JPG under 2 MB. Take the photo in a collared top with your name tag, and Sukat crops it to size, sets a clean white background, and compresses it under the 2 MB LERIS limit — all in your browser.

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Last reviewed: July 2026
The spec

PRC photo requirements

The PRC photo rules for a board exam, renewal, or registration through LERIS — including the two PRC-specific ones most people miss.

Two of PRC's rules have to be in the photo when you take it: a collared top and a name tag showing your complete name (surname, first name, middle initial). Sukat resizes, sets a white background, and compresses the file — it doesn't add a collar or a name tag, so wear the collar and clip on the name tag before you shoot. Sizes vary by profession — some boards ask for passport size (35 × 45 mm), others for 2 × 2 — so check your board's checklist. For a LERIS upload the file must be a JPG under 2 MB, and LERIS will reject a photo that doesn't meet the specs. Always follow the current guidance in your LERIS account and at prc.gov.ph.
Photo size
Passport size (35 × 45 mm) or 2 × 2 in, depending on the profession and application — check your board's checklist
Background
Plain white, evenly lit, no shadows
Attire
Decent, with a collar — no sleeveless or round-neck tops
Name tag
A complete name tag (surname, first name, middle initial) shown in the photo
LERIS file
JPG only, maximum 2 MB, around 300 DPI
Expression
Neutral, face forward, both eyes open, ears visible
Glasses
Avoid glare; clear prescription lenses only if both eyes are fully visible
Recency
A recent photo — it appears on your PRC ID for its 3-year validity
Quality
Sharp and clear; LERIS rejects photos that don't meet the specs
How to

Prepare a PRC photo for LERIS

Once you've taken the photo in a collared top with your name tag, Sukat handles the size, background, and LERIS file.

Take the photo, then upload it

Wear a collared top and a name tag with your complete name, on a plain background in even light. Then drop the JPG, PNG, or HEIC onto Sukat's drop zone.

Crop to size and set white

Crop to passport size (35 × 45 mm) or 2 × 2, whichever your board requires, and set a clean white background if yours isn't already plain. Keep your face unedited.

Compress under 2 MB and download

For LERIS, choose JPEG and set Maximum File Size under 2 MB (around 300 DPI). Sukat keeps the photo sharp and within the limit. Upload it, or print it for your application.

Use cases

When you need a PRC photo

The same white-background, collared, name-tagged photo comes up across the PRC journey. Here's where it applies.

Board exam application (LERIS)

First-time takers and repeaters upload a compliant photo with the online application — white background, collar, and name tag.

License renewal

Renew every 3 years through LERIS; the photo you upload appears on the new PRC ID (PIC).

New professional registration

After passing the board, initial registration asks for passport-size photos with a complete name tag on white.

Updating your LERIS photo

Refresh an old or non-compliant profile photo before you renew or apply.

OFW professionals

Manage a PRC renewal from abroad — prepare the digital photo to the LERIS spec and upload it.

Sorting other Philippine IDs too? An NBI Clearance is 2 × 2 — see NBI Clearance Photo Size. A Philippine passport is 35 × 45 mm — Passport Photo Size Philippines covers it.

Why Sukat

Why Sukat for a PRC photo

Five things this tool gets right — and one thing it honestly leaves to you.

Both PRC sizes

Crop to passport size (35 × 45 mm) or a 2 × 2 square, whichever your board requires, at the right resolution.

Under the 2 MB LERIS limit

LERIS accepts a JPG up to 2 MB. Set the target and Sukat compresses to fit while keeping the photo sharp, so the upload isn't rejected for size.

Clean white background

Set the plain white PRC expects if your wall isn't white, without touching your face. Wear the collar and name tag yourself — Sukat sizes and formats, it doesn't add them.

iPhone HEIC handled

Drop an iPhone HEIC in and Sukat exports the JPG LERIS needs — no separate converter.

Private, in-browser

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

Before you submit

Common reasons for rejection

LERIS rejects photos that don't meet the specs, and PRC offices turn away non-compliant photos on appointment day. These are the usual faults.

Incorrect dimensions

The wrong size for your board (passport size vs 2 × 2), a face cropped too tight, or a LERIS file over 2 MB.

Improper background

A coloured, patterned, or shaded background. PRC requires plain white, evenly lit, with no texture behind the head.

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 compressed photo. Start from a sharp original — LERIS rejects low-quality uploads.

Missing PRC-specific items

No name tag, an incomplete name, a sleeveless or collarless top, or accessories. Wear a collared top and a name tag with your complete name.

Questions

FAQ

What size is a PRC ID photo?
It depends on the application: some boards require passport size (35 × 45 mm), others 2 × 2 inches. All require a plain white background, a collared top, and a complete name tag. For a LERIS upload, the file must be a JPG under 2 MB.

What are the PRC photo requirements?
A plain white background, decent attire with a collar (no sleeveless tops), and a name tag showing your surname, first name, and middle initial. The photo should be recent and sharp, with your face forward and ears visible.

What's the LERIS photo format and size?
JPG only, maximum 2 MB, around 300 DPI. LERIS rejects photos that don't meet the specs, but you can re-upload a corrected file before you submit the application.

Does Sukat add the name tag or collar?
No. Sukat crops to size, sets a white background, and compresses the file. You must wear a collared top and include a name tag when the photo is taken — those can't be added afterward by a compressor.

Can I use the same photo for 3 years?
Yes. Your PRC ID (PIC) is valid for 3 years, and the photo you upload appears on it, so choose a recent, clear one you're happy with.

Can I wear glasses?
Avoid glare on the lenses. If you wear prescription glasses, both eyes must be fully visible — many applicants remove them to be safe. Tinted lenses are not acceptable.

Does it work with an iPhone photo?
Yes. Drop the HEIC in and Sukat exports the JPG LERIS needs, sized and under 2 MB.

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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Get your PRC photo to spec.

Free, in-browser, nothing uploaded. Take it in a collared top with your name tag, then crop to size, set white, and compress under the 2 MB LERIS limit.

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