How to make a CNIC copy on your phone
- Place the card on a dark, plain surface and photograph the front from directly above, then the back.
- Crop each photo close to the edges of the card using your gallery's edit tool.
- Choose the front and back images above and press “Create page”.
- Download as PDF for uploads or JPG for WhatsApp/email, or print at 100% scale.
Where you need a CNIC copy
- Government and private job applications
- University admission and scholarship forms
- Opening bank accounts, SIM verification and property documents
- Passport, domicile and character certificate applications
Protect yourself: never post CNIC images publicly. When submitting a copy, you can mark it with the purpose (e.g. "For job application at XYZ only") so it can't be misused elsewhere.
Need to combine more documents? Use JPG to PDF or merge PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Will the printed CNIC copy be the real card size?
Yes. With “Actual card size” selected, each side is placed at 85.6 × 54 mm, the international ID-1 card size used by CNIC, on an A4 page. Print at 100% / “Actual size” (not “Fit to page”) to keep the dimensions.
Is it safe to use my CNIC here?
The images are combined inside your own browser; nothing is uploaded or stored. Still, only share CNIC copies with organisations that genuinely need them, and consider writing the purpose and date across the copy.
Can I use this for other cards?
Yes – driving licences, student cards, NICOP, POC, bank cards (hide numbers) and most ID cards share the same 85.6 × 54 mm size.
The PDF is too large for the portal. What now?
Download the JPG version and run it through the image compressor with your KB limit, or choose actual size instead of 1.5×.
Last reviewed: October 2026