ID Photo Studio

ID Photo Studio is a mobile app for preparing passport, ID, visa, and license photos. It suits people who want to make a document photo on a phone and arrange copies for printing. Its country-specific sizes and standard print sheets make it practical for routine photo preparation, though background removal and ink-saving options cost extra.

Overview

The app combines photo preparation with print-sheet layout: choose a supported document size, then place multiple copies on a sheet for a print service or local photo shop. Country options include the USA, Spain, Germany, France, India, Italy, Korea, and Brazil. This is useful when a standard print sheet is more convenient than ordering individual prints, but the app does not replace checking that a photo meets the receiving authority's requirements.

Key features

• Country photo sizes: Presets cover several countries and common document types, which can simplify sizing for users whose destination is supported.
• Multiple print layouts: Photos can be arranged on 3x4, 4x4, 4x6, 5x7, and A4 sheets. Standard printing paper sizes are free, giving users a straightforward route to a local print provider.
• Free essential preparation: Basic compliant-photo features are available without charge, keeping ordinary preparation within the free tier.
• Optional background removal and ink-saving: These tools are in-app purchases. They may help users who need a changed background or want to reduce ink use, but add cost beyond the core workflow.
• Privacy and data controls: Google Play says the app may share photos and videos and device or other IDs with third parties. It may collect app activity, app information and performance, and device or other IDs. Data is encrypted in transit, and users can request deletion.

Google Play labels the app as containing ads and in-app purchases. Its listing also says purchases are refundable if they fail to work on the user's device. The app is provided as is, with users responsible for the consequences of use.

Pricing

The free tier covers the main preparation and paper-size workflow. Premium is only relevant if its extra editing or ink-saving tools address a specific need; the price of those purchases varies by offering.

Platforms

ID Photo Studio is available on Android and iOS. The described workflow is mobile-first: users can order prints from a print service provider or bring the phone to a local photo printing service.

Who it's for

Choose it for phone-based document-photo preparation when your country size is supported and you want several copies on a familiar print sheet. It is less suitable if you require a fully free background-removal tool or prefer a browser or desktop workflow. Users concerned about sharing photo data should also review the app's privacy disclosures before uploading images.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Essential photo preparation and standard print paper sizes are free, so a basic print-ready workflow does not require a purchase.
• Country-specific options and multi-photo sheets support common document-photo and printing needs in one mobile app.
• Prints can be ordered through a provider or taken to a local photo service, leaving users flexibility in where they print.

Cons

• Background removal and ink-saving features require in-app purchases, limiting the free tier for users who need those tools.
• The app contains ads and may share photo and device data with third parties, a meaningful consideration for sensitive identity images.
• The app is supplied as is, and users bear responsibility for the consequences of using the resulting photos.

Alternatives

For more passport-photo choices, browse the Passport Photo Maker Software directory.

• Cutout.Pro is a better fit for readers who want a broader platform range, including web and desktop, and a stated subscription starting at $5 a month for 80 credits.
• Passport Room suits users who want web access alongside mobile and a free allowance of three finished photos per day with no watermark; its Pro option is a one-off 0.99 USD for 30 days.
• PhotoID offers a free way to process and preview photos, with a subscription required to download the final images.
• PhoyoID is a free desktop option for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with Java 1.8 required for its cross-platform version.
• ePassport Photo Maker is a free web option for a passport photo and 4×6 print sheet, with no watermark or account requirement.
• ID Photo Maker is an iOS alternative with free shooting, cropping, and preview, plus a 0.99 USD one-time PRO upgrade or a 19.99 USD yearly subscription.
• IDPhoto4You is a free web tool with passport, visa, and ID creation, multiple print sizes, and standards for 73 countries.
• idpic.app is a free web option that requires no account or subscription.

Verdict

ID Photo Studio is a sensible pick for mobile users who need supported country sizes and multiple copies arranged on a standard print sheet. Its free core handles the essential preparation, while its main trade-offs are paid background and ink-saving tools, ads, and the app's stated data-sharing practices. Look elsewhere if you need a web or desktop workflow, or if your priority is a free service with a different export or privacy setup.