ID Photo Maker

ID Photo Maker is an iOS app that turns a selfie into a passport or ID photo in about 30 seconds. It includes more than 40 country formats, with options such as US passport, Schengen visa, Japan résumé and Korea ID. Background removal lets users choose white, blue, red or a custom color. Photos can be exported at exact pixel dimensions and target file sizes, including a stated example of 240 KB or less for DS-160. The app can arrange multiple copies on a 4×6 inch print sheet for printing at a photo kiosk or drugstore. Listed uses include passport, visa, green card, DV lottery, job résumé headshot, employee badge, school and club ID photos. The maker says presets follow official specifications for head size, margins and background; strict document presets display a no-retouch reminder. Its privacy policy says standard editing runs on-device and those photos are not uploaded, stored or viewed by the maker. Optional AI Attire sends a selected photo to the maker’s server and then OpenAI’s image API; the maker says it does not retain the photo.

ID Photo Maker combines country-specific formats, background editing and print layouts for common document and ID uses. The free plan covers shooting, cropping and previewing; PRO is $0.99 once, and the full yearly version is $19.99 per year.

It suits iOS users who need a formatted photo for a passport, visa, résumé, badge or other listed ID use. It may also suit people who want print-sheet copies or exact file dimensions and size.

Overview

ID Photo Maker converts a selfie into passport and ID photos for iPhone users who need a specific country format, controlled export settings, or a sheet of prints. It is a strong fit for preparing common document photos at home, while the most useful finishing tools sit behind a yearly subscription.

Its reach is broad for an iOS app: presets span more than 40 country formats, and supported uses include visas, green cards, résumé headshots, and school IDs. Precise file settings and print layouts cover both online submissions and physical copies, though Android users will need another option.

Key features

The format library includes US passport, Schengen visa, Japan résumé, and Korea ID presets. The maker says presets follow official requirements for head size, margins, and background; strict document formats also display a no-retouch reminder. That guidance helps users prepare a photo to the requested shape, but the app's presets do not remove the need to follow the receiving authority's requirements.

AI background removal lets users choose white, blue, red, or a custom color. Exports can be set to exact pixel dimensions and target file sizes, including a stated ≤240 KB option for DS-160. Those controls matter for applications with explicit upload limits; they are less relevant if the goal is simply a standard printed headshot.

A 4×6 inch sheet places multiple copies together for printing at a photo kiosk or drugstore. This makes the app useful for errands that still require paper photos, as well as online forms. The supported list also includes DV lottery, employee badge, school, and club photos, giving the presets use beyond travel documents.

Standard editing, including cropping, beautification, and background removal, runs on-device, and the maker says those photos are not uploaded, stored, or viewed by it. Optional AI Attire works differently: a selected photo is sent over an encrypted connection to the maker's server and forwarded to OpenAI's image API; the maker says it does not retain the photo. Cloud Album stores photos in the user's private Apple iCloud database, which the maker says it cannot access.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and covers shooting, cropping, and previewing. It is a sensible way to prepare and inspect a photo, but it does not include the paid plan's complete set of finishing options.

Upgrade to PRO costs $0.99, paid once. The listed upgrade price is a low-cost option for users who want PRO without an annual renewal. The Full version (yearly) costs $19.99 a year as a billed yearly auto-renewing subscription and includes HD cutout, formal attire, beauty, print sheet, and Cloud Album. It is the more complete choice for regular use or anyone who specifically needs those extras; for an occasional photo, the recurring annual term is a meaningful trade-off.

Platforms

ID Photo Maker is for iOS, with the maker stating iOS 13+ and linking to an App Store download. It does not suit users who need to work on Android, desktop, or the web. Apple handles payments and iCloud, RevenueCat validates subscriptions, and OpenAI provides optional AI Attire image generation.

Who it's for

This app suits iPhone owners preparing a passport, visa, green card, or DV lottery photo, especially when the destination specifies a country format or upload size. The print sheet also helps people who need multiple physical copies, while résumé, badge, school, and club presets serve less formal identification and profile needs.

It is a weaker fit for people who require Android or cross-platform access, or who want every finishing feature without an annual subscription. Users who prefer to keep all image processing on their device should also avoid the optional AI Attire flow, though standard editing stays on-device.

Pros and cons

• Pros: More than 40 country formats and presets for varied document and ID uses make it useful beyond a single passport template.
• Pros: Exact pixel and file-size controls address online application constraints such as the stated ≤240 KB DS-160 example.
• Pros: A 4×6 inch multi-photo sheet supports convenient kiosk or drugstore printing.
• Pros: Standard edits stay on-device, and strict presets include a no-retouch reminder.
• Cons: The yearly full version auto-renews, which may be hard to justify for a one-off document photo.
• Cons: The free plan is limited to shooting, cropping, and previewing, so it does not provide the complete paid workflow.
• Cons: The app is iOS-only, excluding Android and computer users.
• Cons: Optional AI Attire sends the selected image to the maker's server and OpenAI's image API, unlike standard on-device editing.

Alternatives

Passport Photo Maker Software is a useful next stop for comparing passport-photo tools across the category.

Choose Cutout.Pro if platform reach matters more than a dedicated iPhone document-photo workflow: it spans Android, iOS, web, desktop, Linux, and API access, with a $5 a month plan for 80 credits.

ID Photo Studio is another freemium Android and iOS option, with basic compliant-photo features and standard print sizes in its free core plan.

Passport Room may suit users who want a free daily allowance across Android, iOS, and web: its free plan allows three finished photos per day, requires no account, and exports without a watermark.

With PhotoID, users can process and preview for free, but need a subscription to download final photos.

Snapport is an Android alternative with an ad-supported free version, no watermark, and no sign-up requirement.

Smartphone iD is worth considering when verification is a priority: its digital-photo plan includes AI and human verification, with a one-time price of $8.50 that varies by document.

IDPhoto Pro offers an iOS one-time unlock for $4.99, with no subscription or recurring charge.

Passport Booth Photo Maker is another iOS option.

Verdict

ID Photo Maker is a good choice for iPhone users who need a country-specific document format, precise upload settings, or print-ready copies from one app. Its format range and export controls are the strongest reasons to choose it; the annual auto-renewing plan for the full feature set is the main reason occasional users may prefer a simpler alternative.