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K-ETA Photo Resizer

K-ETA application photo

Create a K-ETA ready photo on your iPhone. Resize, crop, and compress to JPG under 100KB. All processing happens on your device — your photos are never uploaded.

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Key features

600×600 px guidance

Face positioning guide helps you align your photo for K-ETA application, based on official photo composition standards.

Resize and crop

Automatically resize and crop your photo to the exact 600×600 pixel format required for K-ETA applications.

Under 100KB JPEG

Auto-compressed JPEG under 100KB with no EXIF metadata, ready for K-ETA online upload.

On-device processing

Photo import, face detection, adjustments, and export all stay on your iPhone. Your photos are never uploaded to any server.

Pre-submission checks

Review face position, head size, and background before saving. The app handles what it can and reminds you about the rest.

Pricing

Export plan

$4.99

One export

  • 600×600 px JPEG for K-ETA
  • Preview before you pay

Photo checklist

Even a slightly non-compliant photo can be rejected during your K-ETA application. Check these points before saving.

  • Use a square photo (600×600 px) with only the applicant in the frame.
  • Taken within the last 6 months. Face the camera directly with a natural expression.
  • Plain, light-colored background with no shadows.
  • Both eyes open and clearly visible. No hair covering the eyes.
  • No beauty filters, AI face modification, heavy retouching, or mirrored images.

Size and composition

Keep face position and margins close to this template to meet K-ETA photo requirements.

K-ETA photo composition (600×600 px)

FormatJPEG
Size600 × 600 px
File size< 100KB
Color24-bit sRGB
Head height50–69% of image
Eye height56–69% from bottom
BackgroundWhite / off-white
GlassesNot allowed

K-ETA photo size (600×600 px)

BackgroundWhite or bright plain
Face positionCentered, front-facing
Face coverage70–80% of frame
EyesOpen, looking at camera
HeadwearNot allowed (religious exceptions)

Based on K-ETA photo requirements

Examples that are OK

The person faces forward, background is plain, and the face is clearly visible with a natural expression.

Acceptable photo example 1
Forward-facing with a white background.
Acceptable photo example 2
Face is clear with no strong shadows.

Common examples that are not OK

These are common reasons a photo may be rejected for K-ETA applications.

Off-center photo
Face is too far from center.
Photo with shadow on the background
Background shadows make the outline harder to see.
Side-facing photo
You must face the camera directly.
Tilted head photo
Keep your head straight and level.
Photo with face partially covered
Your full face must be visible.
Photo with hair covering the eyes
Hair must not cover your eyes.
Photo with cloth or shadow on face
The face must be fully visible with no obstructions.
Photo with unnatural expression
Use a natural, neutral expression.
Photo with background too dark
Background must be plain and light-colored.
Blurred photo
The photo must be sharp and in focus.
Photo with shadow on the face
Even lighting with no harsh shadows on the face.

About editing

K-ETA does not accept photos that have been digitally altered to change your appearance. This includes enlarging eyes, smoothing skin excessively, modifying facial features, removing moles or scars, or applying AI-generated changes. Use the app for background replacement and brightness adjustment only.

Official guidance K-ETA Official Website

FAQ

What are the photo requirements for K-ETA?

The photo must be a square JPEG, 600×600 pixels, under 100KB, in color with a plain background. Your face should be clearly visible, facing forward with a natural expression, taken within the last 6 months.

Can I use a selfie for my K-ETA application?

Yes, as long as the photo meets the K-ETA requirements: 600×600 pixels, under 100KB, with a plain background. The app helps you crop and resize your selfie to the correct format.

What background color is required for K-ETA?

A plain, light-colored background is required. This app provides automatic background replacement to white. Photos with patterned or dark backgrounds may be rejected.

What file format and size does K-ETA require?

K-ETA requires a JPEG file that is exactly 600×600 pixels and under 100KB in file size. This app automatically compresses your photo to meet these requirements.

What photos are commonly rejected for K-ETA?

Common rejection reasons: wrong dimensions, file too large (over 100KB), face off-center or wrong size, shadows on face or background, blurry image, unnatural expression, head tilted, or excessive digital retouching.

Does this app guarantee my photo will be accepted?

No. This app helps you create a photo that meets published K-ETA specifications, but final acceptance is determined by the reviewing authority. Requirements may also change, so always check the latest official guidance on the K-ETA website.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. All photo processing, face detection, background replacement, and JPEG export happen entirely on your iPhone. Only App Store billing uses the network, and it never includes your photo data.

Is this app affiliated with the Korean government?

No. This app is not affiliated with the Korean government. It is a photo file creation tool that helps you prepare a photo based on publicly available K-ETA photo requirements.

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