One casual photo. A polished ID headshot.

Use a clear, front-facing portrait with an unobstructed face and even lighting. JPEG, PNG, and WebP are supported, up to 10MB per file. We don’t run real-time face detection or sharpness scoring—output quality depends on your source image.

Suitable for résumés, exam registrations, employee badges, profile photos, and similar everyday cases. You can choose multiple aspect ratios (3:4 portrait is closest to common Chinese one-inch 25×35mm-style prints, plus 1:1, 4:5, 2:3, 4:3) and six solid backdrops (blue, white, red, gray, cream, navy). We do not guarantee compliance with passport, visa, or other specialized consular specifications.

We use HTTPS in transit; during generation your image is sent to a third-party AI service for processing. We do not operate your uploads as a long-term public gallery; retention, storage under paid features, and how downloads work are described in the Privacy policy.

By default you receive a high-resolution PNG; pixel dimensions follow your chosen aspect ratio and the model output, suitable for online submissions and cropping before print (you or the print shop set DPI). Trial delivery may be watermarked; paying to unlock or downloading with available credits gives the clean version of the same generation—not a separate “higher resolution tier.”

Recharge and checkout go through PayPal—you can use your PayPal balance or supported cards and methods (see checkout). If paid features are not enabled on this deployment, you can generate and download without payment.

You get one free trial generation (watermarked preview). To download the clean, watermark-free version, you can purchase generation credits. Pricing starts at just a few dollars for multiple uses—much cheaper than a studio visit. If monetization is not enabled on this site, all generations are free.

Yes. The website works on any modern browser—Chrome, Safari, Firefox—on both desktop and mobile. Simply open the site, upload a photo from your camera roll or take a new picture, and the AI generates your headshot. No app installation required.

Traditional cropping tools just cut out the background and resize your original photo. PhotoID AI uses generative AI to completely rebuild a new head-and-shoulders portrait from your photo—adjusting lighting, pose alignment, and backdrop to create a professional ID-style shot. The result looks like you posed for it, not like a casual selfie that was trimmed.

Download the high-resolution PNG file and take it to any print shop. Tell them the desired size (e.g., 1-inch / 25×35mm for common ID photos in China). The print shop will handle DPI settings and cropping. You can also print at home if you have a photo printer—just set the correct dimensions in your print dialog.

Each generation is tied to the background and aspect ratio you selected. If you want a different look, simply upload the same photo again and choose a different style—there is no additional cost if you have unused credits. The AI will generate a fresh headshot with your new settings.

Our tool is designed for everyday ID-photo needs like resumes, exam registrations, and employee badges. We do not guarantee compliance with strict government specifications for passports, visas, or consular documents. If you need an official photo for those purposes, please check the specific requirements of the issuing authority.

Different countries use different ID photo dimensions. Common standards include: China one-inch (25x35mm), China two-inch (35x49mm), US passport (2x2 inches / 51x51mm), UK/EU passport (35x45mm), Japan (35x45mm), India (35x45mm), and Australia (35x45mm). Our 3:4 aspect ratio is closest to the standard one-inch format. For exact pixel dimensions, check the specific requirements of the organization you're submitting to.

For everyday uses like resumes, employee badges, student IDs, and online profiles, AI-generated headshots are widely accepted. However, for official government documents such as passports, visas, and national ID cards, many countries require photos taken within the last 6 months at an authorized location. Always check the specific requirements of the issuing authority. Our tool is designed as a convenient solution for everyday needs.

Free online tools typically only crop and resize your existing photo, or use simple background removal (cutout). PhotoID AI uses generative AI to completely rebuild your head-and-shoulders portrait from scratch -- creating new lighting, adjusting pose alignment, and rendering a professional ID-style composition. The result looks like you posed for a studio photo, not like a cropped selfie. We also offer 6 backdrop colors and 5 aspect ratios in a single tool.