Integrations
The checked photo ends up where it is needed: in the card and access control system, in the directory and in Teams, at the card manufacturer — via ready-made connections, as an export, or through the REST API.
Straight into the card, access control, and directory system.
These systems have an interface to Photo Collect. The checked photo arrives where the ID card is produced or the profile is maintained — named after your employee number.
Securigate from Securiton
PIAM system for access and ID cards: the photo goes straight into the ID card management.
OCMS from ID-ware
Card management for printing, personalization, and reordering.
Active Directory and Entra ID
Profile photos land in the directory and appear in Teams and Outlook.
Card manufacturers and print systems
Export in the exact print format; several card manufacturers and print systems offer an interface.
ZIP and sFTP
Without integration: retrieval as ZIP or handover via sFTP, optionally OpenPGP-encrypted.
REST API
Every feature is available via the API — invitation, status, and retrieval of the photos from your own application.
From the master data record to the target system.
Master data in
The workforce comes from the HR system, via Excel import, or from the directory service. Upload links are created via API or deep link — or Photo Collect sends them by e-mail, SMS, and QR code.
Checking and processing
Over 35 automatic checks against ICAO 9303 and ISO/IEC 19794-5, then cropping and background in the format of the target system. The face stays unchanged.
Photo out
The export goes to the card, access control, or directory system — named after your employee number. After the export, the photos are deleted on schedule.
Without integration, the export is enough.
Photo Collect can be run without any connection: import employee numbers, retrieve photos as ZIP. Any integration can be added later — via the same API.
- Master data from the HR system, Excel import, or directory service
- Upload links via API or deep link from your application
- Export as ZIP, via sFTP, or REST API
- File naming by your employee number
- Hosted by the provider or on-premise
- Access control systems Employee ID cards and access cards
- Card management Printing, personalization, and reordering
- Directory services Active Directory and Entra ID, visible in Teams and Outlook
- HR and ERP systems Master data, onboarding, and rebadging
- REST API Existing and custom applications
Swiss made, Swiss hosted.
The software is developed in Switzerland and runs in an ISO 27001-certified data center in Switzerland. Visible Solutions AG itself is ISO 27001-certified. On-premise hosting available. Sovereign infrastructure and AI models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I integrate Photo Collect into my IT?
Yes, integration is optional. You can either import the personnel numbers from Excel into Photo Collect or use the app or photo kiosk and get started right away. The finished photos are downloaded as a ZIP file. If required, Photo Collect can be fully integrated into any system via the programming interface (API).
What existing connections are available?
Securigate from Securiton and OCMS from ID-ware have an interface to Photo Collect; profile photos go directly to Active Directory and Entra ID and appear in Teams and Outlook. Add to that card manufacturers and print systems with their own interface, export in the print format, as ZIP, or via sFTP — and the REST API for all other systems.
Is integration with existing HR systems possible?
Yes, Photo Collect offers a REST API that enables seamless integration with existing systems.
Is Photo Collect compatible with access control systems?
Photo Collect operates independently of existing access systems. If required, Photo Collect can be integrated into an existing access or card management system.
Is there an Application Programming Interface (API)?
All functions can be used via a REST API (apidoc.photocollect.io). We would be happy to advise you on the implementation.