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Need a Canadian Passport Photo? Upload any sharp, front-facing portrait and this free maker crops it to the exact 50 x 70 mm standard with the official head-height guides, checks it against the published rules, and gives you both a digital photo and a print-ready 4 x 6 in sheet — entirely in your browser, with no ads and no watermark.
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Canadian Passport Photo requirements
| Photo size | 50 x 70 mm (1.97 x 2.76 in) |
|---|---|
| Pixels (print) | 591 x 827 px at 300 DPI · 1181 x 1654 px at 600 DPI |
| Head height | 31–36 mm from chin to crown — typical ICAO guidance (not separately published for this document). |
| Background | Not published for this document — ICAO guidance is a plain, light-colored background with no shadows or objects. |
| Glasses | Not specified — to be safe, take the photo without glasses. |
| Editing | Keep edits minimal; most authorities reject retouched photos even where no explicit rule is published. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open, facing the camera straight on. |
| Official source | Official photo requirements ↗ |
Good to know
Canadian passport photos are 50 x 70 mm — larger than the common 35 x 45 mm — with the face measuring 31–36 mm from chin to crown of head. IRCC also requires the date the photo was taken and the photographer or studio information on the back of one print; when you print your own sheet, write this by hand on the back.
How to make it in 3 steps
- Take or choose a photo. Stand in front of a plain light wall in even light with no shadows, camera at eye level about 2 m away, head and shoulders in frame with space around your head.
- Crop with the head guides. The maker opens preset to the 50 x 70 mm standard with the official 31–36 mm head range marked. Drag and zoom until the crown of your head and your chin sit on the guides, then run the built-in photo check.
- Download. Save the single photo (for online uploads) or the 4 x 6 in print sheet, and print it at any photo shop, pharmacy photo kiosk or at home for the price of a regular photo print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canadian Passport Photo?
50 x 70 mm — 591 x 827 px at 300 DPI. The head must measure 31–36 mm from chin to the top of the head.
What background color does a Canadian Passport Photo need?
Not published for this document — ICAO guidance is a plain, light-colored background with no shadows or objects.
Can I take a Canadian Passport Photo at home with my phone?
Yes. Stand in front of a plain light wall in even daylight, have someone take a sharp, front-facing photo from about 2 m away, then crop it to the exact 50 x 70 mm standard with the free maker — the head guides show you the official head-height range.
Is this Canadian Passport Photo maker really free and private?
Yes — completely free, with no ads, no watermark and no signup. Unlike photo-booth apps and paid services, your photo is processed entirely in your browser and is never uploaded to any server.
Where can I print my Canadian Passport Photo?
Download the 4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm) sheet and print it as an ordinary borderless 4 x 6 in (10 x 15 cm) photo at actual size (100%, no scaling) at a photo shop, a pharmacy photo kiosk, an online print service or on a home printer, then cut along the guide lines. You pay only for an ordinary photo print, not a photo-booth service fee. More detail: Printing passport photos in Canada.