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ID Card Photo Maker

Create professional ID card and employee badge photos with custom dimensions, background colour, name text, and title. Upload a portrait photo, set the card dimensions and layout, add the person's name and job title, and download a print-ready ID card image. Useful for organisations, schools, events, and businesses that need quickly produced identity cards. All processing is browser-based.

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How to Use ID Card Photo Maker

  1. 1

    Upload a portrait photo

    Upload a clear, front-facing portrait photo with a plain background. For best results, use a white or light grey background behind the subject.

  2. 2

    Choose card dimensions

    Select a standard ID card size (CR80, ISO 7810, or custom). The CR80 standard (85.6 × 54 mm) is the most common size — the same as a credit card.

  3. 3

    Add name and title

    Enter the person's name and job title or role. Choose font, size, and colour. The text is overlaid on the card layout below the photo.

  4. 4

    Customise the design

    Choose card background colour or gradient. Add a logo in the top corner. Select from layout presets (photo left, photo top, photo right) to match your organisation's style.

  5. 5

    Download

    Download the ID card as a high-resolution JPG at 300 DPI, ready to print on a standard card printer or photo printing service.

When to Use This Tool

Employee and staff ID badges
Create employee ID badges for small businesses and organisations without needing dedicated ID card software. Upload each staff member's photo and download a consistent, professional badge design.
Event staff and volunteer badges
For conferences, events, and volunteer programs, quickly produce photo ID badges for all staff. Set a consistent template and process each person's photo through the same design.
Student ID cards
Schools, colleges, and training providers need consistent student ID cards. Use this tool to produce ID card images that can be printed on card stock or laminated sheets.
Temporary visitor passes
Produce quick visitor pass cards for site visits, meetings, and events where temporary identification is needed but full ID card printing infrastructure is not available.
Healthcare and security staff identification
Create identification card images for healthcare workers, security personnel, and contractors. Download at print-ready resolution for laminated card production.

Quick Reference

FeatureDetail
Standard sizesCR80 (85.6×54 mm), ISO 7810, custom
Output DPI300 DPI (print-ready)
Layout optionsPhoto top, photo left, photo right presets
Text fieldsName, title, organisation, ID number
Logo uploadYes — add organisation logo
Output formatJPG at 300 DPI
Server uploadNever — 100% browser-based
CostFree, no account needed

About ID Card Photo Maker

The ID Card Photo Maker crops and formats your photo to meet the exact size specifications required for passports, driver's licenses, visa applications, and other government identity documents. Different countries and document types have strict requirements for photo size, background color, head position, and print dimensions — this tool handles all the cropping and sizing automatically so you can print compliant ID photos at home.

This tool is needed for:

  • Preparing passport photos for US (2×2 inch), UK (35×45mm), EU (35×45mm), and other country specifications
  • Creating visa application photos at the correct size and background color
  • Generating driver's license and national ID card photos for official submissions
  • Making employment ID and access card photos at corporate-standard dimensions
  • Creating student ID and library card photos at school or institution specifications

The tool uses face detection to automatically center your head within the ID photo frame according to the standard specification that requires the face to occupy 70–80% of the frame height. After auto-centering, you can manually adjust the crop position using drag handles. The background is optionally replaced with the required white or off-white color using a chroma-key detection algorithm that identifies the background area. The output image is sized at 300 DPI to meet print standards — a 2×2 inch output at 300 DPI produces a 600×600 pixel file.

Size presets: US Passport (2×2 in), UK/EU Passport (35×45mm), Canadian Passport (50×70mm), Indian Passport (2×2 in), Chinese Visa (33×48mm), and custom dimensions. Background options: white, off-white, light gray, light blue. Output format: JPG at 300 DPI, ready to print. Print layout: generates a print sheet with 4–6 photos for standard 4×6 inch photo paper.

Photo processing happens on our secure server (for the AI face detection step) and your photo is immediately deleted after the formatted ID photo is returned. No images are stored or used for any purpose beyond the immediate formatting operation. For privacy when working with official documents, use the secure HTTPS connection and clear your browser history after downloading.

Pro Tips for ID Card Photo Maker

1

Photograph against a plain white or light gray wall with even lighting — this gives the AI the cleanest background detection and avoids the need for background replacement.

2

Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and no glasses (most government IDs prohibit glasses now) — take the photo in good natural light from a window for the sharpest result.

3

For US passport photos, the standard requires the face to be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from chin to top of head — the tool's auto-crop handles this, but verify after cropping.

4

Print on matte photo paper rather than glossy — most government offices prefer matte finish, and it scans more consistently when they digitize your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard ID card size?+
The most common standard is CR80, measuring 85.6 × 54 mm (3.375 × 2.125 inches), which is the same physical size as a credit card. This fits standard card holders, lanyards, and most card printers. The tool includes CR80 as the default preset along with other common international ID card standards.
Can I add a barcode or QR code to the ID card?+
Yes. The tool supports adding a QR code or barcode to the card. Enter the value you want to encode (employee ID, URL, or other data) and the tool generates and places the code on the card layout. This is useful for access control systems that read card barcodes.
What photo should I use for the ID card?+
Use a clear, well-lit portrait photo with the person facing directly forward and a plain light background. The same principles as passport photo requirements apply: neutral expression, no glasses, eyes visible. The background removal tool can help if the original photo has a busy background.
Can I create multiple ID cards at once?+
Currently the tool creates one card at a time. For bulk ID card production (multiple employees), process each photo individually with the same template settings, then collect the downloads. For large-scale ID card production, dedicated HR software or ID card systems are more appropriate.
What is the best way to print the ID card?+
Download the card at 300 DPI and print on a photo printer using CR80-sized card stock (available from office supply stores), or send to a professional ID card printing service. Laminate after printing for durability. Most ID card printers accept standard CR80 blank PVC cards.
Can I add security features like holograms?+
Digital security features cannot be added in a browser-based tool — physical holograms, microprinting, and UV-reactive inks require specialised printing equipment. For IDs that require security features, use a dedicated ID card printing service that provides physical security elements.

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