The safest starting point is the application itself: identify the document, the country, and whether the photo is being uploaded, printed or both.

Start with constraints

If the application has a hard file limit, start there. If it needs a physical print, start with the paper and actual dimensions. If the source photo is weak, invest effort in capture before comparing software.

Questions to ask before choosing

  1. Can I start with my own photo?
  2. Can I create the exact dimensions I need?
  3. Can I keep the original untouched?
  4. Does the workflow explain its privacy and retention practices?
  5. Can I produce a digital file and a print sheet when the application needs both?

Before the upload field

Open the exported file outside the editor, check its actual dimensions and size, and compare the portrait with the current official examples. Keep the original capture untouched in case the application needs a different version.

Why this detail matters

A small technical mismatch can stop an otherwise complete application. File type, dimensions, framing and image quality are separate checks, so treat them separately when you prepare the output.

A note for this exact search

For this particular topic, save the final version with the destination and date in the filename. That makes a second application easier to prepare without guessing which export you used first.

Source check: Revisit the live instructions from the issuing authority immediately before submission. Portals can add or change file limits, examples and exception notes after an article is published.
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Use the Studio after you have confirmed the requirement: upload or capture, prepare the image, then export the document-specific result.