How to Print an ID Photo
Printing an ID photo on your own saves money and an extra trip to the mall. With a digital camera, good printer and photo editing software, you can print one in minutes. ID Photo Maker is award-winning software specializing in creating ID photos. It offers a free trial, an easy interface and information on different card formats, along with neat tools for cropping and making adjustments. Well equipped with detailed tutorials, comprehensive help-files and prompt hint, this software works great for amateurs. It is compatible with Windows 2003, Vista, Server 2008, 7, XP and 2000.
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Instructions
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Download, run and launch ID Photo Maker on your computer.
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Take a picture of the person, preferably in front of a white or a light-colored background. Transfer the picture to the computer.
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Browse and import the photo to the ID Photo Maker. Choose size, according to the guidelines provided. This software works with common styles to specific sizes. Along with the U.S., it also offers size specifications and cropping tools for other countries like Austria, China, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, Greece, among others.
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Choose "Crop Size" from the drop-down menu. Work the arrows until you have achieved the proper dimension and met compliance. Click "Crop" and then "Next."
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Make adjustments to the photo. ID Photo Maker allows you to fix brightness, color balance and contrast. If dissatisfied with the background, choose "Change Background" and find a suitable color from the palette. Do you see something you don't like? Undo and repeat the steps.
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Choose layout for printing. Opt for "Auto Layout" and let the software add and arrange photos to the template. If not, drag and drop photos to the selection.
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Add text, if needed. Edit content and position text, as desired. For photos without text, skip this step.
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Set print properties. If you have a professional, color printer and photographic paper at home, print the photos with or without a trim or a border. If you prefer to get the photos commercially printed, choose "Save File" and save the photos on a CD.
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Tips & Warnings
The manufacturer provides interested consumers options for purchase. If happy with the free trial, choose from Online Cost-Per Output License, in which you connect to the Internet, print and pay when you output the photos, or choose a full license that includes unlimited usage without connecting to the Internet.
