Facebook Payout ID Photo Fixer

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Meta's published ID-photo spec (from Meta's own help pages — the tool enforces exactly this):

JPEG or PNG only — Meta cannot verify PDFs
Under 5 MB and under 8000 px on each side
In color, all four corners visible, not blurry, no glare

Meta may update these requirements — if Facebook's uploader tells you something different, follow Facebook. The blur/glare checks are heuristic estimates, not Meta's own algorithm.

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or drop it here — front and back can be checked one after another · JPG, PNG, WebP

Meta's ID photo requirements (the real spec)

When Facebook asks you to verify your identity for payouts — in-stream ads, monetization, Marketplace selling — it is not asking for "a photo of your ID" in the casual sense. Meta publishes an exact spec, and this tool enforces it line by line. From Meta's own help pages: the image must be in color with all four corners of the ID showing, clearly displaying the photograph, name, date of birth, issuer (country or state) and expiry date. Only JPEG and PNG are accepted — Meta states it cannot verify PDFs. Files must be under 5 MB and under 8000 pixels on each side. You may need photos of both the front and back, and the document must be unexpired and unaltered.

That spec is stricter than it looks. A modern phone photo is routinely 8–12 MB — instantly rejected on size. Screenshots and scans saved as PDF fail on format. And "clearly show" is doing real work: Meta's reviewers (and their automated checks) need to read small text on the card, which is why blur and glare are the top rejection reasons. Every requirement above is checked on this page before you upload.

Why Facebook rejects ID photos

Meta's troubleshooting guide names the culprits directly: blur and glare. A shaky hand or missed focus makes the small text unreadable; flash or overhead light bouncing off the ID's glossy surface blows out whole regions into white. Beyond those two, the silent killers are cut-off corners (the photo is cropped too tight), oversize files (phone photos over 5 MB), wrong format (PDF scans — Meta can't verify them at all), and expired or altered documents.

The checker maps each cause to a test: file size and dimensions against the 5 MB / 8000 px limits, format against the JPEG/PNG-only rule, a color check (grayscale scans fail Meta's "in color" rule), a sharpness estimate and a glare estimate from the actual pixels. Three things software genuinely cannot verify — corners visible, document valid, name matching your account — are presented as confirmations for you to tick honestly. A green verdict here means every checkable requirement is met.

How to fix a rejected ID photo

Fixes split into two kinds: what software can repair, and what needs a retake. Software can fix: oversize files (compress under 5 MB), over-dimension images (downscale to 8000 px), and wrong formats (WebP/BMP → JPEG). The "Fix & download Meta-ready JPEG" button does all three in one pass and hands you a file engineered to the spec.

Software cannot fix: blur and glare. This is worth saying plainly because plenty of sites sell "AI enhance" buttons for exactly this — sharpening a blurry ID photo makes the blur look crunchy; it does not recover the text Meta needs to read. If the checker flags blur or glare, retake the photo: phone flat and steady above the ID, tap the screen to focus on the card, room well-lit but no flash, ID on a dark contrasting surface so all edges stand out. Two minutes with decent light beats any filter.

Facebook payout verification documents

The ID photo is usually half the packet. For monetization payouts, creators are typically asked for a government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, national ID, green card/residence permit, tribal or voter ID) plus a bank statement showing the account payouts will go to. The name on the bank account must match the name on the ID and the payout account — mismatches are a classic hold trigger. After uploading, Meta's review officially takes up to 2 business days, but creators report stretches of weeks; a "reviewing your documents" banner may vanish without notification when it clears, so check the payout page rather than filing duplicate support tickets (each new ticket can push your case back in the queue).

Taking an ID photo Meta accepts

Meta's own photo tips, distilled: shoot head-on (no angles — perspective distortion reads as tampering), in a well-lit room, ID flat on a contrasting background (dark surface, light ID), entire ID with all four corners visible and nothing cut off, no flash (glare is a top rejection reason), and no other objects in the frame. Wipe the camera lens first — a smudged lens is the most embarrassing cause of a "blurry" rejection. Check the result here before uploading: thirty seconds now saves a two-week review cycle later.

How it works

Add your ID photo

Drop the photo onto the page — front first, then the back if Meta asks for both. It is read locally; nothing uploads, ever.

Read the spec check

Format, file size, dimensions, color, sharpness and glare are each checked against Meta's published requirements, with the fix written next to every failure.

Confirm the human checks

Tick the three confirmations software can't verify: all four corners visible, ID valid and unaltered, name matches your payout account.

Fix & download

One click converts, downscales and compresses into a Meta-ready JPEG under 5 MB. Upload that file to Facebook.

Tips

Check before you upload, not after a rejection. A rejection restarts Meta's review clock — which can mean weeks. Thirty seconds here protects you from that.
Blur and glare mean retake, not filter. No software recovers text from a blurry photo. Good light and a steady hand are the fix.
Never upload a PDF. Meta cannot verify PDFs at all — convert to JPEG first, then check the JPEG here.
Phone photos are usually oversize. A 12 MP phone shot is often 6–10 MB. Let the fixer compress it; don't guess with a random online compressor that ignores the 8000 px rule.
Match the names everywhere. ID, bank statement and payout account must agree. A perfect photo can't fix a name mismatch.
Keep the original. The fixer outputs a compressed copy for upload; archive your original full-quality photo separately.

Common uses

Facebook in-stream ads payout setup — verify the ID photo meets spec before the first submission.
Re-checking after a rejection — find out exactly which requirement failed instead of guessing.
Front-and-back pairs — run both sides through the checker when Meta asks for them.
Marketplace selling verification — same ID spec applies to seller identity checks.
Meta Verified subscriptions — the photo tips overlap heavily with Verified's ID requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is FB Payout ID Photo Fixer free to use without signup?

Yes. EzySize’s FB Payout ID Photo Fixer tool is free to use without creating an account. Advertising may appear on this page; the tool remains free to use. Use the controls above and check the result against your requirements.

What ID does Facebook accept for payout verification?

Meta accepts government-issued photo IDs: driver's licenses, state or national IDs, passports, green cards / residence permits, tribal IDs and voter ID cards. For payouts, creators typically also need a bank statement. The name on the documents must match your payout account.

What are Meta's ID photo requirements?

Per Meta's own help pages: the photo must be in color with all four corners of the ID showing, clearly displaying the photo, name, date of birth, issuer and expiry date. Only JPEG and PNG are accepted — not PDF. Files must be under 5 MB and under 8000 pixels on each side. The document must be unexpired and unaltered.

Why was my Facebook ID rejected?

The most common reasons per Meta's troubleshooting guide: the photo is blurry or has glare, corners are cut off, the file is over 5 MB or 8000 px, the format is PDF, or the ID is expired. This checker tests your photo against each of those requirements and tells you which one failed.

Can I upload a PDF of my ID to Facebook?

No — Meta states explicitly that it cannot verify PDF images. Convert the PDF page to JPEG or PNG first (for example with a PDF-to-JPG tool), then check the resulting image here before uploading.

How big can the ID photo be for Facebook verification?

Under 5 MB in file size and under 8000 pixels wide or tall, per Meta's published spec. Phone photos are often larger — the fixer on this page compresses and downscales oversized photos into a Meta-ready JPEG automatically.

My ID photo is blurry — can this tool fix it?

Honestly, no — software cannot truly restore a blurry photo, and sharpening filters just make blur look crunchy without recovering the text Meta needs to read. The tool detects blur and tells you plainly to retake: hold the phone steady, tap to focus on the ID, and use good lighting.

What causes glare rejections on ID photos?

Camera flash and direct overhead light reflecting off the ID's glossy surface — the bright spots hide text Meta's reviewers need. Meta's own photo tips say: no flash, well-lit room, ID on a flat surface. The checker estimates blown-out areas in your photo and warns you before you upload.

Do I need photos of the front and back of my ID?

Sometimes — Meta says you may need both sides so that all required information (photo, name, date of birth, issuer, expiry) is visible. Check both sides here: run the front photo through, then the back photo.

Can I cover or blur parts of my ID before uploading?

Meta does not accept photos modified to conceal information — digitally covering parts of the ID will get it rejected. You may physically cover non-essential details before taking the photo, but the required fields (name, photo, date of birth, issuer, expiry) must be clearly visible.

How long does Facebook ID review take?

Meta says up to 2 business days, but creators report it can stretch to weeks in busy periods. A "reviewing your documents" banner may disappear without notification when the review completes — check your payout page regularly rather than submitting duplicate tickets, which can push your case back in the queue.

Is my ID photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Every check and fix runs inside your browser — your ID photo never leaves your device. For a document as sensitive as a government ID, that is exactly how it should be: never upload it to a random third-party site.

What if my photo passes here but Meta still rejects it?

This tool maximizes your chances by enforcing Meta's published spec, but Meta's reviewers have the final say and requirements can change. If you are rejected, go to facebook.com/id, find the failed verification, click Try again with a fresh photo — or submit an appeal if you believe the rejection was a mistake.