What size is a Canada Passport photo?

A Canada Passport photo must be 50×70 mm (1.97×2.76 in), rendered at 591×827 px and 300 DPI.

Why does Canada measure head height in millimetres?

The specification gives an absolute chin-to-crown range rather than a percentage of the image. A photo scaled to satisfy a proportional rule elsewhere will usually sit outside Canada's band.

Can I use a self-taken photo for a Canadian passport?

For the digital parts of some applications, yes. For a paper application the print must be endorsed with the photographer's details and date, which in practice means using a photo service.

They are permitted if the frames do not obscure your eyes and there is no glare or tint. Removing them remains the lower-risk choice.

What paper should I print on?

Photo-quality stock. Plain paper is visibly different in texture and finish and is a routine cause of rejection.

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Canada Passport Photo Maker

Create, resize, and check a fully compliant Canada passport photo in seconds — cropped to the exact 50×70 mm (591×827 px) specification, processed privately in your browser.

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Official Canada passport photo requirements

Official specification

Official source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada View the official specification

Dimensions (mm): 50 × 70 mm
Dimensions (in): 1.97 × 2.76 in
Pixels: 591 × 827 px
Resolution: 300 DPI

Photos produced in compliance with the displayed specification are accepted on first submission.

To comply with the photo manipulation rules for Canada Passport photos, this tool does not perform the following operations:

Skin smoothing
Tone adjustment

How to make a Canada passport photo

1
Understand the endorsement requirement first
For a paper application, one of the two prints must carry the photographer's name, studio address, and the date taken. A photo you took yourself cannot satisfy that, so plan for a commercial photo service.
2
Keep a neutral expression
Canada does not accept a smile. Mouth closed, eyes open, facing the camera directly.
3
Upload and crop
The tool applies Canada's absolute chin-to-crown measurement, which is why a photo correctly sized for another country usually fails here.
4
Print two identical copies
Both must come from the same file. One gets endorsed on the reverse.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is a Canada Passport photo?: A Canada Passport photo must be 50×70 mm (1.97×2.76 in), rendered at 591×827 px and 300 DPI.
Why does Canada measure head height in millimetres?: The specification gives an absolute chin-to-crown range rather than a percentage of the image. A photo scaled to satisfy a proportional rule elsewhere will usually sit outside Canada's band.
Can I use a self-taken photo for a Canadian passport?: For the digital parts of some applications, yes. For a paper application the print must be endorsed with the photographer's details and date, which in practice means using a photo service.
Are glasses allowed?: They are permitted if the frames do not obscure your eyes and there is no glare or tint. Removing them remains the lower-risk choice.
What paper should I print on?: Photo-quality stock. Plain paper is visibly different in texture and finish and is a routine cause of rejection.