Photos for documents: we create and print them ourselves 
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Many people wonder how to take a passport photo at home. This is also true for photographs taken for visas, IDs and other documents. Why not contact a copy center or photo studio? The reasons are different: some people don’t like the result, and photographers refuse to redo it; others are dissatisfied with the price.
In this article we will look at the free program Photo for Documents Pro . It will help you create an image at home in such a way that it meets all the requirements.
Description of the program Photo for documents Pro
Russian-language software that allows you to automatically or manually prepare a photograph for any documents: passport, driver’s license, patents, visas and much more. Runs on computers running Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and XP.
To adapt a photo in a regular editor, you need to look for current parameters, change the aspect ratio, and do color correction. In the Photo for Documents Pro program, all this is thought out in advance by the developers. At the same time, the database is constantly updated. The team monitors changes in legislation.
The software works on the principle of applying a ready-made preset. The user selects the document type, and the software does the rest automatically.
Peculiarities:
- Ability to manually set photo parameters. If you need to change the width, height, top and bottom margins.
- Overlaying a black and white filter. It can be applied to any uploaded image.
- Sorting files by parameters. For example, by date of shooting, size and more. This makes it easier to find the desired element in a large database.
- Providing information on current requirements. It is displayed under the size editing field. It lists what standards the image must comply with for a specific document. For example, for a passport - a neutral facial expression, a full-face position, an average level of image contrast and a number of other features.
- Division by country. The legislative standards of each state are taken into account. For example, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Advantages:
- simple and easy-to-use interface;
- large database of templates for documents;
- fast processing;
- There are training videos on how to take a 3 by 4 photo and on other topics.
Flaws:
- the trial period lasts 10 days;
- The software opens only on Windows computers.
How to take a photo for documents
1. Click on the “File” tab and select the desired image from the folder. It’s better to place it separately in advance so you don’t have to look for it for a long time.
2. Select a document type from the menu on the right. For example, “International driver’s license” .
3. See if the photo meets the requirements, which are located under the sizing options. If yes, click on the “Next” button.
4. The program will prompt you to indicate the center of the pupil for each eye. Place a crosshair on it.
5. The software will take you to select markup. Please note the regulations for the specific file type that were previously listed in the description. For example, the size of the upper indentation from the hairline. Set two red lines - the top and bottom borders of the photo.
6. The program will automatically display the photo so that it is suitable for printing. If necessary, click on the “Requirements” button to re-evaluate whether the result is suitable. If everything is fine, click “Next” .
7. Final editing will open. There are many tabs here - the photo can be changed to make it more beautiful. In the “Basic Settings” section, adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation. If necessary, adjust the background or change the clothing. Choose the necessary settings taking into account the characteristics of the source. When everything is ready, move on to the next step.
8. The final stage will be setting the parameters for printing. The program will show you what the finished block of images will look like. Here set the basic parameters: field sizes, number of photos, landscape or portrait orientation.
9. The result can be sent directly to the printer by selecting the “Print Sheet” option. Photo for documents Pro allows you to save the photo to your computer or burn it to disk.
