Hello everyone 😊 I'm someone who has worked in photography for over 20 years.
These days, to get an ID photo, you book a studio, go at the appointed time, awkwardly smile under the lights... and then when you see the finished photo, you might think, "Huh? Is this really me?" You've probably had that experience, right? 😅
Today, I'll show you how to create an ID photo at home with just one smartphone selfie. This is about MONKOS, the AI ID photo service I personally developed. I'll share everything honestly, from how to use it to its pricing, without any advertising fluff!
📸 You can get an ID photo without going to a studio?
Yes, you can. Seriously.
Nowadays, it's an era where you can create ID photos for job applications, passports, and visas with just one selfie. In the past, you might have thought, "AI photos? Aren't they awkward?" but if you try making one yourself, your perception might change.
It's especially perfect for people like these 👇
- Office workers or job seekers who simply don't have time to visit a photo studio.
- Those whose expressions freeze every time they take an ID photo.
- Situations where you urgently need an ID photo file but can't leave your home.
- Those who need different background colors or versions with formal attire.
✨ The usage is really that simple
There's nothing complicated. It's done in just 4 steps.
1. Take a selfie with your smartphone. One shot, facing forward, under natural window light! No need to wear formal attire.
2. Upload it to MONKOS (monkos.ai). Simply log in with Google or LINE.
3. Choose your style. Select your background color and outfit style.
4. Download your completed ID photo. You'll receive a high-quality file ready for printing or immediate submission.
No appointments, no waiting, no tension. The selfie you took at your most comfortable moment becomes your ID photo, just like that 😊
🤔 "Won't a selfie look too artificial?"
This is the question I get asked the most.
To get straight to the point — it's much more natural than you'd expect.
This is the aspect I paid the most attention to. MONKOS does not arbitrarily alter your face shape or over-retouch. It preserves the natural expression of your selfie while transforming only the background and attire to professional studio quality.
I always say this:
"An ID photo isn't about creating someone who isn't you; it's about presenting the most presentable version of yourself."
This service was created by incorporating the know-how I've accumulated over 20 years of running a studio, so the quality of the results is definitely different from typical AI photo apps 😎
👔 Even if you take it in casual clothes, it changes to formal wear
This is a truly convenient feature.
When taking a selfie, there's no need to bother wearing a suit. Even if you take it in your everyday clothes, MONKOS will naturally transform it into formal attire suitable for job applications or other neat outfits.
- 🇰🇷 Korean Style — A look perfectly suited for job application photos, such as a navy jacket.
- 🇯🇵 Japanese Style — Black suit + white shirt, with a neat expression.
Job seekers particularly love being able to compare both styles at once.
💰 Curious about the price?
I'll be completely transparent about the pricing.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Completed ID Photo | ₩9,900 |
| Free Trial for First Login | 🎁 10 Credits Provided |
| Free Crop App | ₩0 (Completely Free) |
When you sign up, we first provide free credits, so you can check the results yourself before deciding. If you don't like it, you don't have to use it 😊
Getting an ID photo at a studio usually costs around ₩20,000 to ₩150,000, so considering that, this price is truly affordable.
🆓 If you have "already taken photos" — Free Crop App
Do you already have a good photo but are worried it doesn't meet the size requirements?
In that case, try our Free Crop App. It precisely crops your photo to passport and visa specifications. And it's completely free!
- 🔒 Your photo never leaves your phone — It's processed entirely on your device without server transmission, so no privacy worries.
- ✅ Real-time ICAO International Standard Judgment — It instantly tells you if your photo passes with green/yellow/red signals.
- 🖨️ 300dpi High-Quality Output — It's clear even when printed.
- 💸 0 Credit Consumption — It's truly free.
🙆 One thing more important than specifications
As a photographer of 20 years, there's one last thing I really want to tell you.
The most important thing in an ID photo isn't actually the specifications. It's a natural expression that conveys trustworthiness in a first impression.
Often, a selfie taken when you're most comfortable turns out to be a better ID photo than one taken in a studio, tense under bright lights. Interviewers and examiners ultimately feel trust from that "naturalness" 😊
MONKOS was created precisely to make that possible.
📲 Start right now
With just one selfie today, your ID photo worries are over. Try it out without any pressure with our free trial for first-time logins!
Thank you for reading 🙏 If you've been worried about ID photos, I hope this post was helpful!