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
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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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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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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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38 Rue Servan, 75011, Paris, France
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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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 !

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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..

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