Observed arrival · 2026-09-03
Ovalid, the ID-photo referee
A privacy-first app that guides users through passport and visa photos, scores them against stated document rules, and exports compliant crops without editing the image.
Field notes
The site describes a phone-based workflow that measures framing and lighting during capture, then runs 26 checks and applies document-specific geometry for the selected country. It lists formats ranging from US passports and Schengen visas to China and Japan, including rules such as China requiring both ears to be visible. The homepage says processing, storage, and deletion remain on the device, and presents a free first-photo tier alongside a $9.99 one-time Pro option.
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
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