Guides to your ID documents on your phone
Short answers to the questions people ask about their passport, ID card and driver's license on a phone. Each guide says when its facts were last checked and which sources they rest on.
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Can you add your passport or ID to Apple Wallet? Country by country
Where Apple Wallet accepts a driver's license, state ID or passport in 2026, why the option is missing for UK, Canadian, Australian and other IDs, and what to do instead.
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Can you export a digital driver’s license as a PDF on iPhone?
California mobile ID, Apple Wallet and PDF copies: what you can share on iPhone and when you still need your physical driver’s license.
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How to scan documents on iPhone: ID cards and passports
Scan a US driver’s license, state ID or passport in Files or Notes, save a clear PDF and keep copies protected on iPhone.
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How to store your ID and passport on iPhone with a password
Three built-in iPhone locks for document photos: Hidden in Photos, locked Notes and Require Face ID. How to use them, their limits and where to keep your documents.
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How to watermark photos on iPhone without downloading an app
Add a watermark with Photos or reuse one with Shortcuts. Learn what to do differently when sharing a passport or driver’s license.
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How to store your ID documents safely on your phone
Where ID photos usually end up, what each place means for your privacy, and what a safe home for a passport, ID card or driver's license actually looks like.
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Is it safe to send a picture of your ID, passport or driver's license?
What someone can do with a picture of your ID, when sending one is normal and when it is a scam, how to send a copy safely, and what to do if you already sent it.
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Free PDF and photo tools: convert, compress and protect copies
Convert JPG to PDF, compress PDF scans and photos, watermark documents or hide details. Four free browser tools with no upload or account.
