The portrait, as the main element that connects the ID document to its legitimate holder, is the most attacked feature. Ensuring its protection against counterfeiting or any alteration attempts is crucial.
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the use of color portraits on identity documents. One of the reasons for this is because flesh tones are better perceived by the human eye than grayscale hues, making them easier to authenticate.

Due to its unique laser engraving technology, IDEMIA’s LASINK™ product family generates high-quality color portraits on polycarbonate ID credentials. Over the last few years, many countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Latvia, Morocco, etc. have opted for LASINK™ Origin as the main portrait on their identity documents. Furthermore, it is now possible to embed color portraits in DOVID or transparent windows using this proven-field technology.