Everything you need. Openly licensed.
The full specification, the pill package, the Photoshop usage guide, the position paper and legal memo on MLS adoption, and the free reference Web Tool. All available under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Attribution required, commercial use permitted, modification allowed.
Web Tool
A single-file, browser-based reference implementation of the VIDP standard. Open it locally and produce a complete VIDP-compliant verification package for one listing. No install, no server, no upload. Read the walkthrough for setup and usage.
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VIDP Web Tool v1.5.1
Spec v1.2.2 implementation. Saved producer defaults, multi-variant output (standard + MLS), short-link layer, automatic pre-export QR survival check.
Specification
The canonical VIDP specification. The HTML version at /specification/ is the authoritative rendering; the markdown and PDF below are the same content packaged for offline reference.
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VIDP Specification v1.2 (PDF)
Complete technical specification with all sixteen pill definitions, placement guidance, and compliance mapping.
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VIDP Specification v1.2 (Markdown)
Same content as the PDF, in source markdown. Useful for diffing, citation, or porting into your own documentation.
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VIDP Specification v1.1 (PDF)
Previous specification version. Retained for archival reference.
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VIDP Specification v1.1 (Markdown)
Previous specification version, source markdown.
Pill package
The complete set of sixteen tier-coded pill SVGs as specified in the spec, plus a reference sheet and usage notes. Drop them into your post-production workflow or your own software implementation.
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VIDP Pills v1.2
All 16 pills as SVGs at 75% default opacity, plus 92% alternates, reference sheet, and usage guide.
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VIDP Pills v1.1
Previous pill package version. Retained for archival reference.
Photoshop usage guide
Step-by-step workflow for applying VIDP pills in Adobe Photoshop, including batch actions, sizing, and special cases. Suitable for producers who prefer manual compositing over the Web Tool.
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VIDP Photoshop Guide v1.2 (PDF)
Practical workflow guide for Photoshop users. Covers placement, sizing, opacity, and pill stacking conventions.
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VIDP Photoshop Guide v1.2 (Markdown)
Same content in markdown source, suitable for adapting to other software.
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VIDP Photoshop Guide v1.1
Previous guide version. Retained for archival reference.
MLS adoption documents
The position paper and legal memo behind VIDP's working effort to align MLS rules with state disclosure laws. Useful for MLS staff, brokerage counsel, association policy committees, and anyone working on the conflict between MLS overlay prohibitions and required disclosure markings.
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VIDP Position Paper
The case for MLS rule alignment — why current overlay prohibitions create a non-compliant path under AB 723 and analogous state laws, and how a voluntary disclosure standard like VIDP resolves the conflict.
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VIDP Legal Memo
Detailed legal analysis of the regulatory landscape: AB 723, FTC §5, NAR ethics, MLS rules, state real estate disclosure laws, and how they interact.
Changelog & current status
Web Tool changelog
Version-by-version history of the Web Tool from v1.0 (April 2026) through v1.5.1 (May 2026). Documents what shipped, what was fixed, and what was deferred for future releases.
Current build status
What's shipped, what's in progress, what's known-broken, and what's queued. Updated as the project evolves. Worth checking before adopting if you want to know which pieces are stable production-ready vs. early-stage.
License
All VIDP files on this page are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. You can redistribute, adapt, and use commercially. Attribution to "VIDP" or "Verified Image Disclosure Protocol" is required.
The Web Tool source code (HTML/CSS/JS embedded in the single file) is also CC BY 4.0. Forks are welcome and expected; if you publish a substantive fork, attribution to the original Web Tool is appreciated.