# IC Photo Singapore

> App for taking and ordering official Singapore ID photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Tinkertanker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-photo-singapore/id483078253 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tinkertanker](https://appshunter.io/developer/483078256)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2011-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-photo-singapore/id483078253/reviews.md

## What is IC Photo Singapore?

Need a photo to renew your Singapore NRIC or passport, or to apply for an employment pass? Don't spend $7 at a photo booth or 7 hours with your digital camera and photo editing tools — just use this app to take a perfectly cropped picture that you can submit online to ICA. 

If you need printed copies, you can order them from within the app! No need to leave the house — we'll send them to you in a few days. (Singapore only!)

FEATURES
• Works on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch with camera
• It's super easy! Just line yourself up with the guides to make sure you’re framed correctly
• Take your own picture (for devices with front-facing cameras), or have someone else take it for you
• A countdown timer to help you prepare for the shot. You can disable this countdown timer to take photos of fast-moving objects like children, pets, and the cost of living in Singapore.
• If you send a photo of your pet to ICA, please don't say we suggested it.
• Take as many pictures as you want, to get that perfect shot for your NRIC/passport
• Your photo is automatically cropped and resized for ICA's specifications for NRIC/passport photos (400 x 514px)
• Email it to yourself, or save it to your Camera Roll, so you can finish your online application later
• Free!
• OR you can ask us to print it for you. That's not free.
• With the guides, you won’t get a letter from ICA that telling you to "show more shoulder" in your photo. We’re not kidding, this actually happened to one of us
• Share your ID photo to Twitter or Facebook after saving or emailing it! We don't know why you'd want to do this, but you can.
• Did we mention it’s free?
• Why are you still reading this, we’ve run out of features

PRINTED PHOTOS
• Order printed IC photos, mailed to you in a few days. 
• Cheaper and more convenient than photo booths, because you don't even need to leave the house. Unless you stay in a photo booth, in which case, umm, sure, you win.
• Perfect for attaching to job application forms, and as gifts. Really, really terrible gifts. 
• Pay by PayPal or credit card.

If you get an error that says "Saving failed with error: data unavailable", you have to allow IC Photo access to the Camera Roll. Do this:
• Go to the iPhone or iPad's Settings
• Tap on Privacy, then Photos. 
• Look for IC Photo, and make sure the toggle is "On"
• We need access to your Camera Roll to save to it. Don't worry, we don't do anything with your photos.

If you have questions or suggestions, please email icphoto@tinkertanker.com. Thanks!

## Key features

- Automatic cropping and resizing for official specs
- Guides for perfect framing
- Countdown timer for self-portraits
- Option to order printed photos
- Save to Camera Roll or email
- Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-photo-singapore/id483078253/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not sure

*2024-08-26, version 1.3.1*

My App doesn’t open to a camera screen. I take a photo blindly and the App shuts down. 👎🏼

### 1/5 — Rubbish app. Doesn’t save to iPhone photos.

*2024-02-29*

Don’t download this, a waste of time.

### 5/5 — Easy and so far works well

*2022-06-19*

I use this apps several times for IC and passport photos. No problem getting them through our meticulous ICA’s round.

### 5/5 — Really a superb apps

*2015-10-06*

I am working in US currently and I have send photo as per ICA guidelines. Your apps did it very well . Thank you guys.

### 2/5 — Can't use existing photo in Camera Roll

*2014-01-19*

taking passport photo of children is very hard. being forced to use this app's camera is very limiting. even built in iphone camera app can take multiple shots.

### 5/5 — Fantastic app!

*2013-05-20*

Simple and easy to use. Love it.

### 3/5 — Will not save

*2012-11-22*

Started off great but now will not save any photos at all. Just says error.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2012-11-05, version 1.1*

Intuitive, easy to use ad beat of all, free! Now just have to wait and see if the gahmen approves the application.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2012-07-20*

Pretty awesome! Keep up the good work

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2011-12-02*

Works really great! Wish they made one for US requirements like Drivers Licenses, passport photos etc.

## Frequently asked questions about IC Photo Singapore

### What is IC Photo Singapore used for?

IC Photo Singapore is designed to help you take and crop photos that meet the specific requirements for Singaporean identification documents like the NRIC and passport. You can also order printed copies of these photos directly through the app.

### How do I ensure my photo meets the requirements?

The app provides on-screen guides to help you frame yourself correctly, ensuring your photo meets the specifications for ICA. It automatically crops and resizes the image to 400 x 514px, the standard for NRIC and passport photos.

### Can I get printed photos from IC Photo Singapore?

Yes, you can order printed IC photos directly from the app. These will be mailed to you within a few days. Payment for printed photos can be made via PayPal or credit card.

### Does IC Photo Singapore have ads?

No, IC Photo Singapore does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use for taking and saving photos, with optional charges for ordering printed copies.

### What devices does IC Photo Singapore support?

IC Photo Singapore is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices that have a camera. It is available for devices running iOS.

### How often is IC Photo Singapore updated?

The app was last updated on September 14, 2017, with version 1.3.1. While updates may not be frequent, the core functionality for generating official ID photos remains reliable.

### What is the age rating for IC Photo Singapore?

IC Photo Singapore has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content concerns.

### Why do I need to grant camera roll access?

Camera roll access is required for IC Photo Singapore to save the photos you take directly to your device's photo library. This allows you to easily access and use the photos for your online applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2017-09-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

iOS 11 compatibility while we work on a new version. Coming soon! Promise!

### 1.3 — 2013-05-20

NEW!
• Order printed IC photos, mailed to you in a few days. 
• Inexpensive and convenient! You don't need to (a) leave the house, (b) locate one of those photo booths, (c) wonder if you contracted any diseases in that funny-smelling booth. Think of all the effort and medical expenses you'll save.
• Perfect for attaching to job application forms and somewhat creepy love letters. 

NEWER!
• Countdown toggle. Take all kinds of ID photos for your pets without worrying about them keeping still for 3 seconds! 
• Oh, right, children too. And other fast-moving objects, like bicycles.
• Why are you taking IC photos of bicycles?!

NEWEST!
• Share your ID photo to Twitter or Facebook after saving or emailing it. Confuse all your friends!

BO-RIIING 
• Nebulous-sounding, but really totally necessary, optimizations and improvements.

If you like IC Photo, please leave us a review, tell your friends, and remember to try out our in-app photo printing and delivery service. Thanks!

### 1.2 — 2013-01-30

• Support for iPhone 5
• Support for people who like getting updates
• Umm... Gong Xi Fa Cai!
• That's about it, really. 

If you get an error that says "Saving failed with error: data unavailable", you have to allow IC Photo access to the Camera Roll. do this:
• Go to the iPhone's Settings
• Tap on Privacy, then Photos. 
• Look for IC Photo, and make sure the toggle is "On"
• We need access to your Camera Roll to save to it. Don't worry, we don't do anything with your photos.

### 1.1 — 2012-08-10

• IC Photo is now Universal! Take your IC photos with an iPhone and iPad.
• Don't worry about using it with an iPad, nobody can see you looking silly while you're taking the photo. 
• Wait, are you taking a picture of yourself with an iPad in a public place? What is wrong with you?
• NEW in iPad version: Comically large buttons
• NEW in both versions: Hair for the silhouette is now centre-parted. We know this will take getting used to, but we know what's best for users.
• NEW in both versions: The man on the icon now has hair. This was our most-requested feature. Please give us 5 stars! ★★★★★
• UPDATED in both versions: Streamlined workflow, some fixes & optimisations, etc.

### 1.0 — 2011-12-01

No release notes.

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