Medical Board, USMLE / ECFMG & ERAS Residency Photo Cropper
Preparing for USMLE / ECFMG Form 186 notarization, State Medical / Nursing / Pharmacy Board licensure, Prometric exam check-in, or ERAS Residency season? Crop crisp, professional headshots 100% offline with exact pixel and file-size specs.
Medical & Healthcare Exam / Licensure Photo Specifications Compared
| Portal / Board | Required Dimensions | Max File Size & Resolution | Attire & Expression Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Medical / Dental / Pharmacy Boards | 2.0 × 2.0 in (600×600 px @ 300 DPI) | < 1–2 MB JPEG/PNG | Passport-strict: neutral, white bg, no glasses |
| ECFMG / Intealth & Form 186 / Notarization | 2 × 2 in full-face passport spec | Recent (< 6 months), clear white bg | Business attire; matches passport biometrics |
| ERAS Residency Application (MyERAS) | Max 2.5 × 3.5 in (375 × 525 px @ 150 DPI) | Strictly ≤ 150 KB, RGB JPEG! | Warm approachable smile + blazer allowed! |
| NPTE / NCLEX / NCEES / CPA State Packet | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) print or digital | 600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI | 6-up 4×6" drugstore sheet for notarized mail-ins |
4×6" Print Sheet Yield vs. Retail Passport Counter Price Comparison
| Provider | In-Store Passport Counter (2 Prints) | DIY 4×6" Glossy Postcard Sheet (6 Prints) | Your Net Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Photo | $16.99 + tax ($8.50 / photo) | $0.39 for 6× 2×2" photos ($0.065 / photo) | Save $16.60 (97%) |
| Walgreens Photo | $16.99 + tax ($8.50 / photo) | $0.39 for 6× 2×2" photos (~$0.25 w/ coupon) | Save $16.60+ (97%) |
| Walmart Photo Center | $7.44 – $8.88 (2 prints) | $0.14 – $0.25 1-Hour 4×6" print (6 photos) | Save $7.20+ (96%) |
| UPS Store / FedEx Office | $14.95 – $16.99 (2 prints) | Print on home inkjet 4×6" glossy paper (~$0.12) | Save $15.00+ (98%) |
Prepare State Board 2×2" Licensure Photos & ERAS Crops
- Wear a clean blazer, dress shirt, or crisp white coat over dark attire against a well-lit neutral wall.
- For State Medical Boards, ECFMG, Dental/Pharmacy Boards, and notarized paper forms: open our 2×2" Studio above, keep a neutral glasses-free expression, and export the 600×600 px PNG + 6-up 4×6" print sheet.
- For MyERAS Residency headshots: note that ERAS uses a 5:7 portrait aspect (2.5 × 3.5 in, max 375×525 px @ 150 DPI, ≤ 150 KB RGB — never CMYK!) and welcomes a friendly professional smile! You can frame a clean 5:7 upper-shoulder crop using our 50×70mm (
Canada 5:7 ratio) preset and downscale to 375×525 JPEG! - Need physical 2×2" photos stapled/glued to a Notary Jurat or Jurisprudence packet? Print 6 copies on one $0.39 CVS/Walgreens 4×6" sheet.
Common MyERAS & State Medical Board Upload Errors
- CMYK color profile from professional photographers: MyERAS rejects studio headshots exported in print CMYK mode or over 150 KB — our HTML5 Canvas exports 100% web-standard sRGB!
- Reusing a smiling LinkedIn photo for a State Medical Board passport-spec form: State licensing boards enforce strict neutral-expression, pure-white-background 2×2" passport rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a State Medical Board photo and an ERAS Residency photo?
State Medical Boards and ECFMG require strict 2x2 inch (1:1 square, 600x600 px) biometric passport photos with a white background and neutral expression, whereas MyERAS requires a 2.5x3.5 inch (5:7 ratio, max 375x525 px, <=150 KB JPEG) professional headshot where smiling in business attire is encouraged.
Trick: Can I get the exact 5:7 ERAS aspect ratio inside CraftLeaf ID Photo Studio?
Yes! Select 'Canada 50x70 mm' in the preset dropdown — 50:70 is an exact 5:7 (2.5 : 3.5) aspect ratio! Export the clean sRGB portrait and save at 375x525 px JPEG under 150 KB.
Can I wear my white medical coat against a white background?
If wearing a white lab coat for ERAS, choose a soft light-grey backdrop swatch so your shoulders don't vanish into pure white; for State Board 2x2 passport photos, wear a dark navy/charcoal blazer or shirt instead.