Complete User Documentation
Everything you need to know about using our AI‑powered biometric photo tool. From secure uploads to professional print exports.
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Phase 1: Image Input & Security
This section describes how to get your photo into the editor securely.
1.1 Three-Way Upload System
- File Explorer: Click the upload area to browse your device and select a file. Supported formats: JPEG and PNG.
- Live Camera: Activate your device's webcam (front camera supported) to take a real-time snapshot directly within the app.
- Document Scanner Mode: A specialized camera interface designed to capture physical printed photos. It includes alignment guides to help you straighten the document before capture.
- Instant Paste: With the app window in focus, press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to instantly paste an image currently copied to your clipboard.
- URL Import: Enter a direct web link (URL) to an image file to load it remotely.
1.2 Privacy Guard & Security
- 100% Client-Side Processing: All editing, AI detection, and background removal happens entirely on your device. No image data is ever transmitted to external servers or cloud storage. You can use the tool offline after the initial page load.
1.3 Quality Filtering
- Validation Check: The tool automatically checks uploaded files. Files must be under 10MB. Only JPEG and PNG files are accepted.
Phase 2: Document Selection & Intelligence
Configure the exact dimensions required for your official document.
2.1 Global Country Database
- Coverage: Access exact photo size requirements for over 190 countries. Select the country first to auto-populate standard passport or visa dimensions.
2.2 Document Type Recognition
- Categories: Choose from Passport, Visa, ID Card, or Driving License.
2.3 Custom Dimensions
- Manual Entry: Manually enter Width and Height values. Units can be switched between Millimeters (mm) and Centimeters (cm).
2.4 DPI Optimization
- Standard Compliance: All sizes are calculated and rendered at 300 DPI, the gold standard for government printing.
Phase 3: Smart AI Processing
Automated tools to ensure your photo meets strict biometric guidelines.
3.1 Auto Face-Detection
The AI engine scans the image to identify facial landmarks (eyes, nose, chin) and the shoulder line for accurate cropping.
3.2 Standardized Auto-Crop
- One-Click Compliance: Instantly centers the head and crops to the ICAO standard. Ensures the face occupies 60-70% of the frame height.
3.3 AI Background Removal
Removes the photo background with a single click. Includes a Before/After Toggle for easy comparison.
3.4 Intelligent Edge Cleaning
The AI specifically processes complex edge cases such as wispy hair and shoulder contours to ensure a clean cutout.
Phase 4: The Professional Editing Suite
Fine-tune lighting and color to correct any photography flaws.
4.1 Precision Adjustment Sliders
- Brightness: Corrects dark or bright images.
- Contrast: Increases separation between light and dark areas.
- Saturation: Adjusts color intensity.
- Sharpness: Enhances facial definition.
- Warmth: Corrects yellowish or blueish white balance flaws.
4.2 AI Auto-Enhance
Analyzes the image and automatically balances Brightness, Contrast, and Warmth for optimal results.
4.3 History Control
Full Undo/Redo support plus a Start Over button to reset the image.
Phase 5: Advanced Customization
Add final professional touches including backgrounds, clothing, and borders.
5.1 Universal Background Options
- Preset Colors: Standard colors like White, Off-White, Blue, and Red.
- Custom Color Picker: Full spectrum slider for any hexadecimal color.
- Image Backgrounds: Upload your own background file.
- Artistic Gradients: Apply smooth two-color gradients.
5.2 Virtual Wardrobe (Clothing Overlay)
- Collections: Men's, Women's, Kids' and Hijab collections.
- Placement Tools: Manual scaling/rotation or AI Fit for auto-alignment.
5.3 Professional Borders
Solid, Dashed, Double, or Rounded border styles with adjustable width and color.
Phase 6: AI Photo Stylist (Chatbot)
A conversational interface for hands-free editing.
6.1 Personal Assistant Chat Box
Type natural language commands into the chat box to instruct the AI.
6.2 Voice-Style Commands
- "Dress me in a black suit" AI applies formal blazer overlay.
- "Make my photo brighter" AI automatically adjusts lighting.
- "Change the background to white" AI applies white background instantly.
Phase 7: Exporting & Printing
Download individual photos or create print-ready sheets.
7.1 Individual Photo Export
- Format Choice: Select between PNG or JPG.
- Quality Control: Slider to adjust JPG compression vs quality.
7.2 Print Sheet Management
- Paper Sizes: Layouts for A4, 4x6", and 5x7".
- Custom Grid: Specify exact Rows and Columns.
- Smart Layout: Minimizes waste by fitting exactly the number of photos selected.
7.3 Print Queue
Collate different photos (e.g., family members) onto a single print sheet.
7.4 Branding & Labels
Add logos, header text, or footer text to the margins of the print sheet.
7.5 Final Formats
Download as high-res PNG or print-ready PDF document.
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