Canada Passport photo maker
Canada uses a distinctive 50x70mm size. Head (chin to crown) must be 31-36mm. Plain white background, neutral expression. The photographer's details and date must be printed on the back of the physical copy.
Canada uses a distinctive 50x70mm size. Head (chin to crown) must be 31-36mm. Plain white background, neutral expression. The photographer's details and date must be printed on the back of the physical copy.
Source: canada.ca(Photos for a passport)
Canada Passport photo specification
- Size
- 50 × 70 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 590 × 826 px
- Background
- White
- Head height
- 31–36 mm
Key requirements
- 50×70mm, output 590×826px at 300dpi
- White background, clean and shadow-free
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
- Make sure the face is sharp and in focus
Official source: canada.ca(Photos for a passport)
Other Canada document specs
FAQ
What size is a Canada Passport photo?
50×70mm, about 590×826px at 300dpi, on a white background. Canada uses a distinctive 50x70mm size. Head (chin to crown) must be 31-36mm. Plain white background, neutral expression. The photographer's details and date must be printed on the back of the physical copy.
Can I make it at home?
Yes. Upload a front-facing photo above and the tool removes the background, aligns your face, renders the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with no upload.
Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
We build to the published official specs and give you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — it's not a guarantee. Cross-check against the official source before you submit.