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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
Canadian Passport spec
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in) |
| Head height | 31–36 mm (chin to crown) |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Digital upload | Online renewals: JPEG, portrait 3:2 ratio, 1200×1800 up to 3000×4500 px, 200 KB – 5 MB; chin-to-crown must be 45–50% of the photo height. |
Source: Government of Canada — canada.ca · verified 2026-10-08
Canadian Passport photo — requirements & how to
Canadian passport photos are larger than most: 50×70 mm, with your face measuring 31–36 mm from chin to crown. For paper applications, Canada requires photos taken by a commercial photographer with a guarantor's signature on the back — this tool helps you prepare and verify a digital photo for the online renewal path (JPEG, 3:2 portrait, 1200×1800 px minimum, chin-to-crown 45–50% of the height).
Key rules for Canada
- Paper applications: 2 identical photos, and they must be taken by a commercial photographer (don't print at home)
- Guarantor must sign the back of one photo
- No alterations of any kind — including filters and AI
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Avoid white clothing (it can blend into the background)
How to make your Canada photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size is a Canadian passport photo?
50 mm wide by 70 mm high (2 × 2¾ inches). Your face, chin to crown, must be 31–36 mm.
Can I print my Canadian passport photo at home?
No — for paper applications, Canada requires photos taken in person by a commercial photographer and printed on high-quality photographic paper. For online renewals, you need a digital photo meeting the upload spec.
Can the photo be black and white?
Canadian passport photos may be in colour or black and white, but they must be unaltered and show your natural skin tone.