Canada PR Card Photo
The PR card application asks for a digital photo between 715×1000 and 2000×2800 pixels (JPEG, 4 MB or less) on a plain white background, taken no more than 12 months before you apply. The studio delivers a 715×1000 JPEG.
- Digital size
- 715 × 1000 px
- Background
- Plain, untextured and white
- Head height
- 31-36mm
Size & specifications
Canada PR Card Photo — requirements
| Printed size | — |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 715 × 1000 px |
| Head height | 31-36mm |
| Background | Plain, untextured and white |
| Resolution | ≥ 300 DPI |
| Recency | Within 12 months |
| Glasses / expression | Eyes clearly visible behind glasses, no glare on the lenses · Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking directly at the camera |
| Digital format | JPEG or JPG, 4 MB or less, 715×1000 to 2000×2800 px |
One upload, two deliveries: the pixel-exact digital file and a 300 dpi print-ready sheet.
What each line means
Digital size — the digital file must measure 715 × 1000 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 Plain, untextured and 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.
Recency — Within 12 months. Hair, glasses and weight change faster than people assume, and the officer compares the photo with you at the counter.
Glasses / expression — glare on lenses hides the eyes, and hidden eyes are an automatic rejection in most systems. If you wear glasses, read this line twice.
Digital format — some portals accept a single file type and quietly refuse everything else. Check what you are handing over before you upload.
Photo examples
What passes — and what gets rejected.
How to take a Canada PR Card Photo with your phone
Pixel window and photo age
The Canada PR card photo is digital. The pixel window runs from 715×1000 up to 2000×2800 px, JPEG of 4 MB or less. The photo may be up to 12 months old; this is the only spec on this site with a full year of freshness, twice the common six.
Plain, untextured white
The background is plain, untextured, and white. A bright wall that happens to be pale is not sufficient; the surface must have no grain, no gradient, and no pattern. The face must be frontal, the head centred, and the expression neutral.
The 31-36 band
Like the Canadian visitor visa, the head is measured chin to crown at 31-36 mm within the frame. The pixel window does not change the band requirement; a big file with a small head fails the same as a small file.
What this page outputs
The preset exports a JPEG inside the window with the head held in the 31-36 mm band, on a uniform white background, checked before export.
Why Canada PR Card Photo gets rejected
Texture in the white
A wall with visible grain, a painted surface with sheen, or a paper backdrop with creases all count as texture, which is a fault. The white background must be free of texture.
Heads outside 31-36
A head that is too small is the classic distance-photo fault. A head that is too large is the selfie fault. Both fall outside the band, and neither is excused by high resolution.
The ordinary faults
Shadows on the background, red-eye retouched into glow, and a head turned three-quarters are everyday refusals. They are judged at whatever resolution the file carries.
How it works
Photo tips
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canada PR Card Photo?
The standard size is 715 × 1000 px (715 × 1000 px at 300 DPI). The tool crops and scales your photo to exact requirements automatically.
Can I smile in the photo?
Requirements call for: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking directly at the camera. When in doubt, keep a neutral face with both eyes open.
How recent must the photo be?
Within 12 months 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.
Can I wear glasses in the PR card photo?
Yes, as long as both eyes stay clearly visible with no glare on the lenses.
What pixel size does the upload need?
Between 715×1000 and 2000×2800 px; the preset exports at 715×1000 px, inside the accepted range.