How to Make a Photo for a School Badge, Work ID or Residence Permit

TL;DR

Use a preset when your document is listed, or enter custom dimensions in mm, inches or pixels with DPI. The on-device cutout and live background give a clean result without a studio.

The pain

HR sends a size in millimetres, the school wants pixels, and a studio wants an appointment.

Steps

  1. Look for the document in the presets. If it’s there, use it.
  2. If not, enter the size you were given and the DPI.
  3. Pick the background colour requested.
  4. Shoot with the live guides, check the result and export.

Tips

Ask whether there is a file size limit. Keep light even, and avoid heavy shadows behind you.

FAQ

What if my document isn’t in the list? Enter custom dimensions in millimetres, inches or pixels, with DPI control.

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