FD-258 to EFT Converter
Convert your FBI fingerprint card to electronic format for ATF eForm submissions. Upload your scan, get your EFT file instantly. Works for Form 1, Form 4, and all NFA applications.
Convert Now - $10Instant Delivery
Get your EFT file in under 2 minutes. No waiting for mail.
Unlimited Use
One file works for all future Form 1 and Form 4 submissions.
ATF Compliant
FBI EBTS format with WSQ compression at 500 PPI.
What is FD-258 to EFT Conversion?
The FD-258 is the standard FBI fingerprint card used for background checks and identification. When submitting ATF eForms (electronic Form 1 or Form 4), you need your fingerprints in EFT (Electronic Fingerprint Transmission) format.
Our converter takes a scan or photo of your completed FD-258 card and converts it to a properly formatted EFT file that meets all ATF and FBI specifications:
Why Choose slapEFT?
| Feature | slapEFT | Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10 | $25-35 |
| Delivery | Instant (2 minutes) | 1-3 business days |
| Compression | WSQ (FBI standard) | Often JP2 (non-compliant for 500 PPI) |
| Reusability | Unlimited submissions | Varies |
| Payment | Bitcoin/Lightning (private) | Credit card (tracked) |
| Data retention | 7-day auto-delete | Often indefinite |
Ready to Convert?
Upload your FD-258 scan and get your EFT file in minutes.
Start Free UploadPayment only after you verify your fingerprints look correct
How It Works
Step 1: Scan or photograph your completed FD-258 fingerprint card. Use a flatbed scanner at 300+ DPI for best results, or a smartphone photo with good lighting.
Step 2: Upload your image to our converter. We automatically detect the card orientation and extract the three fingerprint regions.
Step 3: Verify the fingerprint regions look correct and enter your demographic information (name, DOB, etc. for the EFT header).
Step 4: Pay $10 via Bitcoin Lightning and download your EFT file instantly. Upload it to your ATF eForm and you're done.
