Can I take a Malaysia driving licence photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 25 × 32 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

Malaysia

Malaysia driving licence photo size

25 × 32 mm · Plain white

Photo size	25 × 32 mm (0.98 × 1.26 in)
Head height	The authority does not publish a head-height figure.
Background	Plain white
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

Last checked: Aug 19, 2026 · Source: Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

Check the photo requirements, and print or share a sheet with the official source and a QR code.

Taking this photo yourself? The PhotoSpec app crops it to this size and checks it before you save.

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In-person application: bring a printed photo.
bringing their own color photo jpj.gov.my
The photo can be taken at the application office.
taking a photo at the counter jpj.gov.my

What size is a Malaysia driving licence photo?: 25 × 32 mm (0.98 × 1.26 in).
Can I take a Malaysia driving licence photo with my phone?: Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 25 × 32 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

Visa — size 25×32 mm here, 35×50 mm there
Work permit — size 25×32 mm here, 35×50 mm there; background plain white here, light blue there
Passport — size 25×32 mm here, 35×50 mm there

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.

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