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🇨🇦Canada Passport Photo50x70mm — Size, Requirements & Online Tool

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Canada Passport Photo Requirements

Size (mm)50 x 70 mm
Size (inches)1.97 x 2.76 inches
Size (pixels)600 x 840 px (300 DPI)
Backgroundwhite
Head Size Ratio56% - 75% of frame
File Size100 KB - 4096 KB
File FormatJPEG, JPEG2000, TIFF, PNG

How to Get Your Photo

1

Take Your Photo

Use your phone or camera. Stand in front of a plain wall with good lighting.

2

Upload to Our Tool

Upload your photo. We detect your face and check all requirements automatically.

3

Auto Processing

We crop, fix the background, and make sure everything meets the official specs.

4

Download & Print

Download your photo instantly. Ready to print or submit online.

Common Mistakes

Confusing visa size (35x45) with passport size (50x70)
Head not between 31-36mm chin to crown
Shadows on face or background

Top Rejection Reasons

Dimensions not 50x70mm
Head size outside 31-36mm range
Background not white

Frequently Asked Questions

A Canada passport photo must be 50x70mm (1.97x2.76 inches). In pixels, this is 600x840px at 300 DPI.
The required background color is white. Our tool automatically adjusts your background.
The head must take up about 56–75% of the photo height for a Canada passport photo. Our tool positions and sizes your head automatically.
Most authorities no longer allow glasses in ID photos. For a Canada passport photo, remove your glasses so your eyes are clearly visible with no glare.
A Canada passport photo should be a JPEG/JPEG2000/TIFF/PNG file between 100 KB and 4096 KB at 300 DPI. We export it ready to submit online or print.
Yes! Take a photo with your smartphone against a plain background, then upload it to our tool. We handle cropping, background removal, and compliance checks automatically.
Preview your photo for free. A print-ready download with guaranteed acceptance costs $4.99. If your photo is rejected, you get a full refund.

Photo Guide

1

Preparation

Find a plain white or light wall. Make sure you have good natural light and no harsh shadows.

2

Positioning

Stand about 1-2 meters from the wall. Keep your head straight, eyes open, and face neutral.

3

Upload & Process

Upload your photo and we'll do the rest — face detection, cropping, background fix, and compliance check.

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