Prepare and check your ID photo
Confirm the application rules before choosing a preset or editing a photo.
- Find the requirements.Use the current instructions for your application. Note the dimensions, background, format and file-size limits. Print dimensions and pixel dimensions are different.
- Check the preset.Choose the relevant document or use custom dimensions. Compare the values with the instructions.
- Take or upload a photo.Follow the authority’s instructions for lighting and framing, and check that the image is clear.
- Check editing restrictions.The app offers background removal and adjustable retouching. Do not use edits prohibited by your application rules.
- Inspect the export.HD export is free after watching an ad. Check the actual file before submission; HD export does not automatically meet file-size limits.
Why the right size is not enough
Framing, editing, photo age and submission channels can also matter. Read the rules for your actual application: