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4.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to get an ephoto with a digital code done for France. As I was travelling outside the country at that time, I thought it would be impossible to do so as you normally need to get this done in an... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing. I had to retake the photo over 6 times, the AI continuing to crop the picture in a way that your own system rejects. Every time, I took the picture differently, the output was the same... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used this app several times, both for French residence visas and for the renewal of my British passport. In all cases, the photos are reviewed, redone if necessary and reviewed again until comp... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used for photos for 3 UK passports - once all were confirmed OK by the app (had to retake a few times until we got it right) very easy to use the code when applying for passports and no issues with ac... See more

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We provide compliant passport photos globally. Smartphone iD is the ideal solution for official online document applications, with double validation by AI and expert review. It’s your go-to choice if you're unsure about size and requirements and want a reliable, ready-made solution. A free version is available for informal documents that don't require expert validation.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Useless App and website

Useless App and website - they seem to use AI to check the photo quality and in reality nobody needs those stringent criteria they want to apply. I will never again use them and waiting for refund.

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello,
We are sincerely sorry to hear about your experience.
We could not find any record of your order or use of our service.
To help us understand your situation and provide an appropriate solution (including a possible refund), please contact our customer support team through the app or at sav@smartphone-id.com, and include your order number.
Best regards,
The Smartphone iD Team 💚

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed photos for my new Spanish TIE…

Needed photos for my new Spanish TIE card that had to be a smaller than standard size.
Perfect service, used my phone, upload, processed really quick, and a copy can be printed and formal photos posted in 3 working days.........highly recommend

July 23, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Terry,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience 🙂
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and Affordable

I found this service to be very easy to use and the most affordable way to get a passport photo done. You very quickly approve or disqualify a photo submitted. My first photo wasn't approved and your service offered to accept another one for free! Unfortunately, I didn't realize I had to refer to that message to take the new photo for free and I ended up paying twice. I would still recommend your service. I renewed my passport online, and my picture was accepted just as you said it would be.

July 23, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Pamela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience 🙂
Please contact us through the app or at contact@smartphone-id.com so we can review your orders and, if appropriate, issue a refund for one of them.
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This app is absolutely awesome

What made my experience great? Mainly because it worked. I went to several photo booths in Paris that claimed to produce photos for official documents. In all cases, I paid for photos I thought met the criteria, only to find out that they didn't. Someone suggested Smartphone ID, and it worked like a charm, both for my French residence card and my French driving license. And it was easy to use. I recommend it to everyone I run into who's doing something that will require an official photo.

July 20, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Richard,
It sounds like you had a great time using our application 🙂
We'll pass on your kind words to the team.
Thank you for choosing Smartphone iD 💚

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total pain in the hole

My partner and I have taken in excess of 30 photos using both android and iPhone over thepast 48 hours. All have been rejected. We uninstalled the app and used an alternative. The prefecture wouldnt accept the photos without the iphoto code so we're still unable to complete our applications. The same thing happened last year. This app is a total pain in the ass.

July 17, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello,
We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations.
The French Ministry of the Interior's photo standards are strict.
We simply apply these official requirements.
Our customer support team is available to assist you through the app or by email at contact@smartphone-id.com.
We encourage you to contact them if you need any assistance.
Best regards,
The Smartphone iD team 💚

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent. Very easy and reliable to use.

July 12, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience 🙂
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Generally great BUT one photo at a time

Generally a great app BUT make sure you completely finish one photo before you start another. Only works serially so you can't have the whole family at the same point in the process at the same time. I lost a couple of photos before I realised what was going on.

A function to create a person and to be able to handle several photos at the same time would be good.

Very International.

July 13, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience 🙂
I am sharing your suggestion with our app development team.
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Commitment towards customers

Commitment towards customers.
Easy and helpful app.
Fast reply.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience 🙂
We'll pass on your kind words to the customer service team.
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a very positive experience

This was a very positive experience. Took the photo. Paid the fee and in about an hour I had an email back saying all good.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Trevor,
It sounds like you had a great time using our application 🙂
We'll pass on your kind words to the team.
Thank you for choosing Smartphone iD 💚

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Application pratique et simple a utiliser

L’application est bien faite, simple a utiliser et les consignes sont claires. La validation de la photo est rapide et le document est fiable. Je recommande !

June 15, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Bonjour,
Nous sommes heureux de vous avoir accompagné dans votre démarche avec succès 🙂
Merci et à bientôt sur Smartphone iD 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient, cheap and convenient

I have been using this service for about five years for about 15 photos for visa and residence card applications, driving licence applications. On all but one of those occasions, the photo was accepted by the relevant French authorities. On the one occasion when it wasn't accepted, the production of a replacement photo was free together with advice on how to avoid the problem in the future.

June 21, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Scott,
Thank you very much for your continued support and loyalty — it means the world to us!
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great way to make photos

Great way to make photos. However my photo was rejected by the consulate.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello,
We are truly sorry to hear that your photo has not been accepted.
Please contact our customer service team via the app or at contact@smartphone-id.com so that we can provide you with a personalised response and solution.
We will get back to you as soon as we receive your message.
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent service that I have used 3 times now for French residency renewals. Enables you to get what you need without leaving home. Cost is reasonable.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello William,
Thank you for your continued support and loyalty — it means the world to us!
The Smartphone iD team 💚

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used this service for first time to g

Used this service for first time to get passport photos for myself and my husband. So easy to use and inexpensive. Peace of mind that photos were suitable for online application for passports as the checks performed prior to submission ensured my application was accepted first time. Would use again and recommend to family and friends. Great service.

June 15, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Suzanne,
It sounds like you had a great time using our application 🙂
We'll pass on your kind words to the team.
Thank you for choosing Smartphone iD 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional service

Professional service, quick and efficient .

June 14, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Mike,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience 🙂
We'll pass on your kind words to the rest of the team.
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Photo rejected as non-compliant

June 13, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello,
We are truly sorry to hear that your photo has not been accepted.
Please contact our customer service team via the app or at contact@smartphone-id.com with your order number so that we can provide you with a personalised response and solution.
We will get back to you as soon as we receive your message.
Kind regards,
The Smartphone iD team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly Great

Honestly Great, it may cost a bit more than going to a photo booth but fast and professional. I’ll use this service again!
Thanks

June 5, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Ann,
It sounds like you had a great time using our application 🙂
We'll pass on your kind words to the team.
Thank you for choosing Smartphone iD 💚

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Photograph code not accepted

The process for taking the photograph is very easy, and for,payment. But the photograph and code were not accepted on the Passport Office Website.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello Peter,
We are sorry to hear that your photo was not accepted by the passport office website.
Please contact us through the app or by email at contact@smartphone-id.com so that we can review your order in more detail and provide an appropriate solution.
The Smartphone iD Team 💚

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smartphone ID

Used Smartphone ID every year for my visa and also for my driving license and each time found it easy, great instructions and best of all, saves having to go anywhere to get it done! I definitely recommend. Also need to mention great customer service..

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Smartphone iD

Hello,
We truly appreciate your ongoing support and loyalty — it really means a lot to us. Thank you.
We'll pass on your kind words to the customer service team.
The Smartphone iD Team 💚

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