What file types are supported for the photo?

JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and PDF images. For best results, take a flat, well-lit photo with the form roughly horizontal.

Is the photo sent to a third-party service?

No. Photos are processed in your signed-in my-id.ca session on my-id.ca's own infrastructure.

What if my-id.ca maps a field incorrectly?

You can edit any extracted value before saving or printing the draft. The AI output is a draft, not a final form.

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How to fill a form from a photo

Last updated: April 9, 2026

How to fill a form from a photo

You can fill forms using a photo of your ID, passport, or another document in the my-id.ca app when that option is available.

Open the document or form you need to fill in your account.
Choose Fill from photo or Scan document (exact labels depend on the screen you are on).
Take a clear photo of the document (or upload an existing image).
The system extracts text and proposes values for fields.
Review and edit every value, then submit or share only when satisfied.

Processing is described in the Privacy Policy. For text you reuse on arbitrary websites, consider my-id.ca autofill after your profile reflects the corrected data.

Frequently asked questions

What file types are supported for the photo?: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and PDF images. For best results, take a flat, well-lit photo with the form roughly horizontal.
Is the photo sent to a third-party service?: No. Photos are processed in your signed-in my-id.ca session on my-id.ca's own infrastructure.
What if my-id.ca maps a field incorrectly?: You can edit any extracted value before saving or printing the draft. The AI output is a draft, not a final form.