Canada Passport Photo Maker
A Canadian passport photo is 50 mm wide by 70 mm high (2 × 2¾ inches) — an unusually large size not used by most other countries — and you must submit two identical prints. The face must measure 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown. Our free tool crops to this exact ratio in your browser.
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Official Canada passport photo requirements
Passports are issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Service Canada. The photo size, 50 × 70 mm, is distinctive — larger and more rectangular than the 35 × 45 mm used across Europe or the 2 × 2 inch U.S. square. You need two identical, unaltered prints per application.
The background must be plain white or light-coloured and uniform, with the head measuring 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown and a neutral expression. Glasses are permitted only if your eyes are fully visible with no glare on the lenses. IRCC also expects photographer details printed on the back of one photo, and a guarantor's signature on the other — so most people have these taken at a commercial studio.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 50 mm wide × 70 mm high (2 × 2¾ in), 2 identical prints |
| Digital size (px @ 300 DPI) | 591 × 827 px (photos are normally printed by a commercial photographer) |
| Background | Plain white or light-colored, uniform, no shadows |
| Head height | 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Allowed only if eyes are clearly visible with no glare |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking straight ahead |
Getting the digital size right for online applications
Because Canada relies on printed photos with a photographer's stamp and guarantor signature on the back, there is no simple upload-only route for adult passports. A 50 × 70 mm print at 300 DPI is about 591 × 827 pixels, which is a useful target if you are preparing a file to print. Our tool crops your image to the correct proportions entirely on your device, keeping this sensitive photo private.
How to use Canada Passport Photo
- 1Drop a well-lit, front-facing photo into the box above (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- 2The official Canada size (50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in) → 591 × 827px at 300 DPI) is pre-loaded — your photo is scaled and center-cropped, never stretched.
- 3Check the result against the official requirements table below, then download.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Canadian passport photo size 50 × 70 mm?
IRCC uses this larger, more rectangular format, which differs from both the European 35 × 45 mm and the U.S. 2 × 2 inch square. It's one of the more unusual official sizes.
How many photos do I need for a Canadian passport?
Two identical prints. One carries the photographer's details on the back and the other is signed by your guarantor.
Can I wear glasses in a Canadian passport photo?
Only if your eyes are clearly visible with no glare on the lenses. When in doubt, remove them to avoid rejection.