Does anyone know how to obtain key code in photoshop?

[martinrdgz]

I'm wondering if any one knows how to obtain a key code from a key by taking a photo with a smart phone device. I know how to use photoshop but would love for someone to teach me how to copy a key using photoshop. Thanks!

[l0ckcr4ck3r]

I remember seeing a presentation on exactly this topic. Taking a photo of a key and a few know reference points or dimensions and decoding the key.

Some fairly advanced perspective filters were used in PS, maybe nose through YouTube for past Defcon stuff, i have a feeling it was in there somewhere.

[Robotnik]

Photoshop has a 'ruler' tool; as long as you have a relatively straight-on shot and size the photo to match the dimensions of the target key, you can simply measure out your cuts digitally.

To prove a point, I've cut keys off of friends' Facebook photos and given them to the person posting the photo. The point, of course, is 'don't post your f-king keys on Facebook."

[pillar]

. The point, of course, is 'don't post your f-king keys on Facebook."

And dont give them away....

[femurat]

I've measured a corbin key I impressioned with a caliper and sent the measurements to a locksmith but he was unable to find an exact match. He suggested a few alternatives and I got them cut by code, but none of them worked.
A direct copy of my impressioned key worked fine.
This showed me that it's not easy to copy a key without having it in your hands. I know, a factory cut key is easier to decode.

Anyway, there's an android app that reads a key and gives you the code. Looks like it only has automotive brands and not cylinders or lever keys. It'a a shame since it may be much more useful. Dunno if it works.

Good luck with your photoshop ruler tool

[tomasfuk]

...This showed me that it's not easy to copy a key without having it in your hands. I know, a factory cut key is easier to decode...

That is why I use non-standard key cut depths with my locks mods

[zeke79]

...This showed me that it's not easy to copy a key without having it in your hands. I know, a factory cut key is easier to decode...

That is why I use non-standard key cut depths with my locks mods

Unless you are modifying the bow of the key or the shoulder to tip length it can still be decoded from a picture. There is likely always going to be a known reference left somewhere on the key.

[tomasfuk]

Unless you are modifying the bow of the key or the shoulder to tip length it can still be decoded from a picture...

Be sure that I am modifying more things than you have mentioned

[Sinifar]

If you have been in the trade for any length of time, you should be able to "sight read" a lot of keys by just looking at them due to the familiarity of working with keys / cuts.

Example - I can still look at a key sitting on the front seat, in almost any position, read the cuts, punch a key and open the car. Cylinder keys take a bit more study, but mostly since Schlage is the biggest one around here followed by Kwikset, it can be done too with some practice.

Just my experience.

Sinifar

[tomasfuk]

I agree, a commonly used key profile with standard factory cut can an experienced professional decode just by sight.

[nick08037]

2 website vendors using similar concept to market a key replacement service directly to consumers:

https://keysduplicated.com/

https://key.me/

[ckc123]

I wrote a windows application that can do it for some common keyways..

this is from a photo of a key that is 100 meters away using a 500mm zoom

[kwoswalt99-]

That is really cool. Now I wish I knew how to write Windows applications.

[tomasfuk]

this is from a photo of a key that is 100 meters away using a 500mm zoom

Pretty cool. It ensures the perspective distortion is less than 1/800000000

[zeke79]

I wrote a windows application that can do it for some common keyways..

this is from a photo of a key that is 100 meters away using a 500mm zoom

How is the error if it's not quite perpendicular?