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Canada Passport Photo Size

Canada passport photos must be exactly 50×70 mm at 300 DPI, plain white or light-coloured background, saved as JPEG. Upload a photo below, crop it to the exact ratio, and this tool checks it against those requirements — aspect ratio, print resolution, format, and file size are verified automatically.

Reference data, not legal advice — confirm against the current official source before you submit anything. Head size, background color, lighting, and expression aren't checked automatically; that needs face-detection features this build doesn't include yet.

Canada passport photo requirements
Photo size50 × 70 mm (1.97 × 2.76 in)
Size in pixels591 × 827 px at 300 DPI
Print resolution300 DPI minimum
Head height31–36 mm chin to crown
BackgroundPlain white or light-coloured background
Max file sizeNo limit published in this reference set
File formatJPEG
SourceWidely documented. 50×70 mm passport print standard, confirmed via canada.ca/IRCC. For online renewal, IRCC also has a separate digital spec (roughly 1200-3000 px wide, 200KB-5MB) not captured by this single-size model.

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Only helps if your background is already one plain color (e.g. a wall) — this is color-distance math, not real subject cutout, so it won't do anything useful against busy or textured backgrounds.

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How to make a Canada passport photo

  1. Canada is already selected above — check the requirements table matches what you need.
  2. Tap the upload box and choose a photo. You'll crop it to the exact 50×70 mm ratio next.
  3. Adjust the crop, then review the automated checks — aspect ratio, resolution, format, and file size.
  4. Download the fitted photo, or scroll down to generate a printable sheet (4R, A4, Letter) if you need physical prints.

Frequently asked questions

What size does a Canada passport photo need to be?

exactly 50×70 mm at 300 DPI, plain white or light-coloured background, saved as JPEG. See the requirements table above for the full breakdown.

What is the Canada passport photo size in pixels?

591×827 pixels at 300 DPI (50×70 mm). The tool sets this automatically from the DPI you choose.

What background does Canada require?

Plain white or light-coloured background. Photograph against a plain wall or sheet in that color for the best result — the "flatten background to white" option in the tool can help clean up a close-but-not-perfect background too.

Can I use a phone photo for my Canada passport application?

Yes, as long as it's well-lit, in focus, and shot against a plain background you can crop tightly around.

Is there a file size limit for a Canada passport photo?

No published file size limit is listed for Canada in this reference set — check the destination site directly if your application enforces one.

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