Upload a File

• White printer paper
• Soft pencil (4B or darker)
• Transparent tape
• Smartphone camera

Create your printing surface: Using your pencil, scribble a dark shaded patch onto the white paper.

Coat Your Fingertip: Gently rub your fingertip in the shaded area until it is evenly covered and appears dark.

Lift the Fingerprint: Press a piece of clear tape (sticky side down) onto your fingertip, then slowly peel it away.

Transfer & Photograph the Print: Place the tape (sticky side down) onto white paper and take a clear, close-up photo of the fingerprint.

• Inkless wipe kit or non-toxic paint
• Thick white paper
• Wipes for cleanup
• Smartphone camera

Ink the hand/foot: Use an inkless kit or a thin coat of non-toxic paint.

Guide the press: Help them press straight down to transfer every ridge.

Let it dry: Wait a few minutes so smudges don’t appear.

Photograph overhead: Hold the camera directly above the print in bright, even light.

• Original note, signature, or drawing
• Phone camera or scanner
• Good, even lighting
• Plain background (helpful, not required)

Use what you have: Pen, pencil, marker, or crayon can all work if the writing is visible.

Keep the full sample flat: Place the page on a table or scan it so the lines stay easy to read.

Take a clear photo or scan: Use bright light and avoid blur, shadows, or fingers covering the writing.

• Pet-safe ink or paint
• White cardstock or paper
• Towel for cleanup
• Smartphone camera

Prep the paw: Clean and dry your pet’s paw, then coat it with pet-safe ink or paint.

Press & lift: Gently press onto paper, applying even pressure before lifting straight up.

Let it dry: Allow the print to dry fully so the ridges stay crisp.

Photograph & label: Shoot in bright light and note which paw belongs to which file.