Canada Passport Photo Maker
Create a compliant photo for Canada Passport (50×70 mm) (591 × 827 px)
Drop your portrait photo here — Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP. Processed 100% locally in your browser.
591 × 827 px · max 4.9 MB · JPEG @ 300 DPI
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Official specification (Canada Passport)
Sourced from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Last verified against the official portal on 2025-01-22. Verified
| Requirement | Official specification | Handled by this tool |
|---|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 591 × 827 px | Locked automatically |
| Physical size | 50 × 70 mm (2″ × 2.75″) | Print sheet at 100% scale |
| Resolution | 300 DPI | Applied on export |
| File size | max 4.9 MB (JPEG) | JPEG quality auto-targeted |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured background. | Pre-filled behind the crop |
| Head height | 44% – 51% | On-canvas biometric guide |
| Eye level | 55% – 68% | On-canvas biometric guide |
50 mm wide by 70 mm high. Length of face from chin to crown must be 31 mm to 36 mm.
Official rules
- Face centered and squared to camera
- White or light-coloured background with uniform lighting
Why applications get rejected
- Using standard 35x45 mm instead of Canada unique 50x70 mm
- Head height outside 31-36 mm
How to make your photo (Canada Passport)
1. Select your document requirement
Pick your visa or passport destination. Exact pixels, DPI, and max KB limits configure automatically.
2. Align with biometric guides
Upload a well-lit photo taken against a plain wall. Use the pan and zoom sliders to fit your head in the oval.
3. Download compliant photo
Export your digital file or print-ready 4x6" photo card with 100% government acceptance confidence. The export is compressed to max 4.9 MB at exactly 591 × 827 px, ready to upload to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Canada Passport — Questions & Answers
A Canada Passport must be exactly 591 × 827 pixels (50 × 70 mm, or 2" × 2.75") at 300 DPI. The file must be JPEG and max 4.9 MB. The background must be plain white or light-coloured background. Requirements verified against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on 2025-01-22.
The head must occupy 44% to 51% of the total photo height, and the eye line must sit between 55% and 68% up from the bottom edge. 50 mm wide by 70 mm high. Length of face from chin to crown must be 31 mm to 36 mm.
No. Everything is processed locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your photo never leaves your device.
Over 80% of rejections are due to incorrect head size proportions, background shadows, or exceeding rigid portal KB limits (like the DS-160 240 KB limit). Our built-in constraints eliminate all guesswork.
Yes! The exported JPEG file strictly adheres to the exact pixel width/height, aspect ratio, color profile, and maximum KB file ceilings demanded by official government portals.
Download the 4x6" printable template, save it to your phone or USB drive, and print it as a standard 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) borderless photo at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or any photo kiosk for pennies.
Where these requirements come from
Every number on this page is transcribed from official government portals rather than third-party summaries. Requirements change — check the source before you submit.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) — canada.ca/passportsAudited on 2025-01-22