Canada Passport Photo
50×70mm photo for Canada passport. Larger than the standard international size.
- Printed size
- 50 × 70 mm
- Digital size
- 591 × 827 px
- Background
- White
- Head height
- 31-36mm
Size & specifications
Canada Passport Photo — requirements
| Printed size | 50 × 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 591 × 827 px |
| Head height | 31-36mm |
| Background | White |
| Resolution | ≥ 300 DPI |
| Recency | — |
| Glasses / expression | — · — |
| Digital format | — |
One upload, two deliveries: the pixel-exact digital file and a 300 dpi print-ready sheet.
What each line means
Printed size — print at exactly 50 × 70 mm. A few millimetres off and most offices hand the form back before anything else is checked.
Digital size — the digital file must measure 591 × 827 px. Anything smaller gets refused by many online systems before a person sees it.
Head height — your head, crown to chin, should span 31-36mm. Too small reads distant; too large and the crop will not fit.
Background — a plain White background, with no shadows or gradients. A wall lit unevenly is the fastest route to a refusal.
Resolution — 300 dpi keeps a face sharp in print. Below that, features soften and agencies ask for a retake.
Photo examples
What passes — and what gets rejected.
How to take a Canada Passport Photo with your phone
Photo dimensions and head size
The Canadian passport photo is 50×70 mm on white, larger than the 35×45 mm format most of the world uses. The head measures 31-36 mm from chin to crown. The additional canvas becomes margin space, and the proportions stay close as the print grows.
Paper application and online renewal
The paper application requires the 50×70 mm print. The online renewal uses a digital image, and official guidance places the head at 45 to 50 percent of the frame. The two channels use different files; if you shoot once with full headroom, both presets here can crop it.
Setup and lighting
Half a metre from a plain white wall, with the phone at eye level, leave generous headroom. Use even frontal light, a neutral expression, and no headwear. The preset crops to the exact 50×70 mm rectangle and cleans the background.
Output and checks
The tool outputs a 300 dpi print at 50×70 mm and checks the ratio and background before download. Stretching a smaller photo to fill the frame loses detail and fails.
Why Canada Passport Photo gets rejected
Wrong photo format
A common mistake is submitting a 35×45 mm print for the 50×70 mm requirement. A European-format photo from another errand fails on dimensions alone, even if it was well taken.
Background and centering
Shadows, off-white walls and off-centre faces also cause problems. The larger canvas makes background gradients easier to see.
Resolution faults
Upscaled smaller photos lose the detail the large print is meant to carry. The page checks the ratio and background before download.
How it works
Photo tips
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canada Passport Photo?
The standard size is 50 × 70 mm (591 × 827 px at 300 DPI). The tool crops and scales your photo to exact requirements automatically.
Can I smile in the photo?
Requirements call for: a natural expression. When in doubt, keep a neutral face with both eyes open.
How recent must the photo be?
Old photos are a common rejection reason.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Uploaded photos are encrypted in transit and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share or resell uploads.
Is the passport photo the same size as the Canadian visa photo?
No. The passport takes 50×70 mm; the visa takes 35×45 mm. Pick the preset that matches your application.
Can I take it with my phone?
Yes. A white wall, even light and an eye-level phone cover the 50×70 mm frame; the tool does the exact crop.