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Key By Photo™: Effortless Spare Key Cutting from Home – Get Yours Today!

3 easy steps to cut and program your spare key.

Our Key By Photo™ service takes the hassle out of finding a dealer, locksmith, or local retailer to cut your car key. It arrives cut for your vehicle and ready to be programmed.
STEP 1
Order Your Key

The best way to buy a spare key.

We have hundreds of keys for you, find the perfect key for you and your family.

Save time and money on a spare.

Find Your Key
Tom’s Key Company has the perfect spare for you.
STEP 2
Add Key by Photo Service

The fastest way to cut your spare key.

After adding your spare key to your cart, select "Key By Photo", take a picture of your key from your smart phone, and we'll do the rest.

Don't worry. We'll cut the right key (edge cut or laser) and ship it straight to your door.

And don't forget: if you don't use Key By Photo to cut your key, you'll need to find a local retailer to help you once it arrives.

Key By Photo™ Service Order the key(s) for your vehicle first. Then add Key By Photo
Edge Cut vs Laser Cut - What’s the Difference?

Edge cut keys (your standard key) is typically more affordable and easy-to-replace than a laser cut key. The trade-off is a laser cut key is higher security and more durable.

And while it's good to know the differences between the two types, don't worry — we'll cut the right key for your car.

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Upload a photo of your key after checkout.

You will upload photos of key after completing checkout process
STEP 3
Follow Programming Steps

It takes minutes!

Once you get your custom key cut at home, follow the simple pairing instructions with your box. Since you’ve added the Key by Photo service your key is all ready to drive. No need to find someone to cut your key.

Programming How-To

Tom’s is here to help

Don’t be intimidated. If you can place an order on the internet, you will have the skills to program your key and remote. We have easy to follow instructions (written and YouTube videos) to help you along and get you on the road quick.

Tom’s Key Company has the perfect spare for you.

Did you know?

All smart key fobs include an emergency key blade.

It's nice knowing that if you're ever in a bind, your key fob features an emergency key blade inside it. This way you can get in your car even if the vehicle battery has died.

And the best part: those emergency keys can also be cut by Tom's Key by Photo Service.

Learn how here.

We're Redefining The Way You Cut A Spare Key.

All smart key fobs include an emergency key blade.

Tom's Key by Photo is the most convenient way to cut your spare key. No wonder customers everywhere love it!

5 STARS HANDS DOWN

“All I had to do was upload a picture and my key was cut and sent to me ready to be paired. It really was easy and saved me $250.”

Frequently Asked Questions

After selected Key by Photo during checkout, you'll be prompted to take and upload a picture of your current key. From there, we will custom cut your Edge or Laser cut key before shipping.

If you purchased your spare key somewhere other than Tom's Key Company, but would still like to use our Key by Photo service, we can make that happen. Contact our amazing customer service team at help@tomskey.com for assistance and instructions on how to do this.

After selected Key by Photo during checkout, you'll be prompted to take and upload a picture of your current key. From there, we will custom cut your Edge or Laser cut key before shipping.

If you purchased your spare key somewhere other than Tom's Key Company, but would still like to use our Key by Photo service, we can make that happen. Contact our amazing customer service team at help@tomskey.com for assistance and instructions on how to do this.