Stand a few feet in front of a plain white or off-white wall. Keep shadows, texture, frames, and furniture out of the shot.
Local-first file prep
Application photo fixer
Validation checks file type first, then confirms your browser can decode it.
Select a photo type to load common size and print settings.
Background fill only affects empty borders after crop. Full background replacement is intentionally not offered for MVP because it can damage real photos and may break official rules.
Document tools
Export or merge documents locally
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Phone photo guide
Take a better application photo at home
Use daylight from a window or two lamps in front of you. Avoid overhead-only light and strong side shadows.
Ask someone to take the photo, or place your phone at eye level. Use the back camera and highest quality setting.
Look straight at the camera with both eyes open and mouth closed. Keep your whole head and shoulders visible.
Do not use beauty filters, AI edits, background replacement, or face changes. This tool only crops, resizes, and compresses.
Rules change by country and application type. Always compare the export with the official portal before submitting.
Private by design
Your photo stays on your device
ApplyReady processes your image in your browser. We do not upload, store, or review your photo. We may record anonymous product events, such as the selected preset and whether an export succeeded, so we can improve the tool.
We cannot guarantee acceptance. Government or application staff make the final decision, and some portals may ask for a new photo.