🇺🇸US REAL ID Photo
for $1
Get a compliant US REAL ID Photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
Requirements:
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
600×600px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
How It Works
Get your perfect real id photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
100% government compliant
Our system automatically checks and corrects your photo against all official US REAL ID requirements. If it's rejected, we'll refund your $1 immediately.
US REAL ID photo requirements
The official requirements — all of which we handle automatically when you upload your photo.
Size & Dimensions
- 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- Head height: Head should fill 50-70% of frame
File Format
- JPEG (.jpg) format
- Color photo, not black & white
- Minimum 600 × 600 pixels, 300 DPI
- File size under 240 KB
Background & Lighting
- Plain white or light blue background (varies by state)
- Even lighting, no harsh shadows on face or background
- No filters or digital alterations
Pose & Framing
- Face camera directly, full face in view
- Both eyes open, looking at camera
- Head centered and level
Expression & Attire
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open
- No uniforms (except religious/medical)
- No head coverings (religious exceptions apply)
Glasses & Accessories
- No eyeglasses
- No earphones or wireless devices
- Photo taken within the last 6 months
Photo specification diagram
Why pay $16.99 at the pharmacy?
Get the same result for a fraction of the cost, without leaving your home.
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We never see your photo
Unlike other services, your photo stays with you and never leaves your hands. We don't know who you are and we don't need to. Our only mission is to help you create your ID photo with full peace of mind.
Loved by travelers
People who used the tool for a real id photo and made it through.
"I realized my passport was expired 3 weeks before my trip. This site saved me a trip to CVS and the photo was accepted without any issues."
"Took a selfie against my white wall, uploaded it, and had the digital file 2 minutes later. Printed the 4×6 sheet at Walgreens for 35 cents."
"Trying to get a baby to sit still at a pharmacy is impossible. Being able to take the photo at home on our own time was a lifesaver."
Ready to create your real id photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Need photos for the whole family? Get everyone on one sheet for $6