Sized to IRCC's 50 × 70mm specification, with face-height framing to match.
Important: IRCC requires an official printed Canadian passport photo to come from a commercial photographer or studio, stamped and signed on the back, plus a signed guarantor declaration — a self-printed photo is not accepted for a paper passport application. This tool is best used to check sizing/framing, or for digital-upload services (eTA, visa, online renewal) that accept a self-submitted photo. Always confirm current requirements on IRCC's website.
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How to make a Canada passport photo online
IRCC requires a printed photo 50mm wide by 70mm tall, with the face measuring 31mm to 36mm from the bottom of the chin to the crown of the head, on a plain white background. Glasses are not permitted, even prescription ones, except with a documented medical exemption. Photos must be taken within the last 6 months and show a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
A detail worth knowing: Canada's official printed passport photo requirement (50 × 70mm) is not the same aspect ratio as the digital photo spec used by services like an eTA application or online passport renewal, which instead ask for a 2:3 ratio image between 1200×1800px and 3000×4500px, sized 200KB to 5MB, as a JPEG. This tool's Canada preset is built to the 50 × 70mm printed ratio — if the specific service you're using asks for the 2:3 digital format instead, check that service's own upload page for its exact current pixel requirements before submitting.
Example framing: face centered, chin-to-crown roughly 31-36mm within the 50 × 70mm frame, plain white background.
Can I use this tool for an official Canadian passport application?
Use it to check and preview correct sizing and framing, but IRCC requires printed passport photos to come from a commercial photographer or studio, along with a signature and stamp on the back and a signed guarantor declaration. This tool is best used for Canadian visa, PR card, or other digital photo uploads where a self-taken photo is accepted, and always double-check current requirements on IRCC's website before submitting.
What size is a Canadian passport photo?
50mm wide by 70mm tall, with the face measuring 31mm to 36mm from chin to crown, on a plain white background. For online applications like an eTA, visa, or passport renewal that accept a digital upload, the requirement is instead 2:3 ratio, 1200×1800 to 3000×4500 pixels, 200KB to 5MB, saved as a JPEG.
Does Canada allow glasses in passport photos?
No — as of recent IRCC guidance, glasses are not permitted in Canadian passport photos, even prescription glasses, except with a medical exemption.
Why does this tool show two different Canada photo ratios?
Canada's printed passport photo (50 × 70mm) and its digital photo upload spec for services like eTA or online renewal (2:3, e.g. 1200×1800px) use slightly different aspect ratios. This tool's preset covers the 50 × 70mm printed size; if you need the digital 2:3 format instead, crop slightly looser at the sides after using this tool, or check the exact service's own upload page for their current pixel requirements.