PHOTO PREPARATION GUIDE
How to take a clear photo before cropping
Start with a sharp original photo, even lighting and the background requested by your issuing authority. Cropping cannot fix a poor source image.
Prepare your shot
Face the camera and keep your full head and shoulders visible. Avoid strong shadows and use the original camera file rather than a compressed screenshot. Check the rules about expression, eyewear and clothing before taking the photo.
Keep your appearance unchanged
Do not use beauty filters, face reshaping or AI-generated application portraits. When the lighting or background is unsuitable, retaking the photo is safer than digitally retouching it.
Review before download
Use the crop controls to frame the image, then check the preview. The editor checks the selected output dimensions and available source pixels only. Appearance, background and document-specific checks remain your responsibility.