Updated 27 October 2026
Quick answer: Canadian passport photos are larger than most: 50 mm wide by 70 mm high, with your face 31–36 mm from chin to crown, against a plain white or light background, taken in the last six months. For printed photos, Canada also asks for the photo studio's name and address and the date on the back, so printed photos must come from a commercial photographer. For online renewal, though, you upload a digital file you can make here: a JPEG of at least 1,200 × 1,800 pixels, 200 KB to 5 MB, with the face 45–50% of the height.
That makes Canada different from the US or UK: a home-printed photo sheet is not enough for a paper application. Use the tool below for an online renewal, to check your pose and framing before you visit a studio, or for other Canadian applications that take digital photos.
Drag and zoom until your face fits the oval: chin on the bottom of the oval, top of your head (hair included) on the top, eyes level.
Before you submit: quick checklist
- Taken in the last 6 months, in colour, sharp and evenly lit.
- Looking straight at the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.
- No glasses for US photos (other countries allow them only without glare or tint).
- No hat or head covering, except for religious or medical reasons.
- Plain light background with no shadows, objects or other people.
- Not edited: no filters, beauty mode or retouching.
Your photo never leaves this device. No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.
Canadian Passport Photo Requirements
| Rule | Printed photos | Digital (online renewal) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 50 mm wide × 70 mm high | At least 1,200 × 1,800 px, at most 3,000 × 4,500 px (portrait, 2:3) |
| Face | 31–36 mm chin to crown | 45–50% of the photo's height |
| File | — | JPEG, 200 KB to 5 MB, saved straight from the camera (no scans) |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Age | Taken in the last 6 months | Taken in the last 6 months |
| Copies and extras | 2 identical photos; studio name, address and date on the back | Studio or photographer's name and address and the date, entered in the form |
Using the Tool for a Canadian Application
- Online renewal: choose "A digital photo to upload". The tool saves a 1,200 × 1,800 pixel JPEG within the file-size limits, with the head in the right range. Canada asks for the photographer's details, so ask whoever takes the photo to note their name and address.
- Paper application: use a commercial photo studio, as the back of the photos must carry the studio's details. You can use the tool first to check that your hair, glasses and expression will pass.
Common Problems
- Using the US or Schengen size by mistake: Canadian photos are 50 × 70 mm.
- Missing studio name, address or date on the back of printed photos.
- Scanned photos for online renewal: digital photos must be the original camera file.
- Shadows on the background or face, or glasses with glare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Canadian passport photo?
50 mm wide by 70 mm high (about 2 × 2 3/4 inches), with the face 31–36 mm from chin to crown.
Can I print my own Canadian passport photos?
Not for a paper application: the photos must show the photo studio's name, address and the date on the back. For online renewal you upload a digital photo instead.
What are the digital photo requirements for online renewal?
A JPEG of at least 1,200 × 1,800 pixels (up to 3,000 × 4,500), 200 KB to 5 MB, with the face 45–50% of the height, taken in the last six months.
Is a Canadian visa photo the same size?
No. Canadian visa and permit applications usually use a 35 × 45 mm photo, like the Schengen size, and are often submitted digitally. Check your application's instructions.
Sources
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Requirements from the Government of Canada (IRCC), checked in October 2026.
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