How to use the Canadian Passport Photo
- 1 Choose the country and the document, then open a photo – a straight-on portrait in even light, ideally on a plain wall.
- 2 Click the top of the head and the bottom of the chin. The editor sizes and places the photo; drag, zoom or straighten it to fine-tune and watch the checks.
- 3 Download the single photo, or pick a paper size and download a print sheet (PDF or JPG) with as many copies as fit.
What Canada asks for
A photo for a passport in Canada is 50 × 70 mm, with the head – from chin to crown – 31–36 mm tall, in front of a plain white or light-coloured background. Canada requires two identical photos taken at a commercial studio and printed professionally, so use this page to learn the layout rather than to print the photo you submit.
The editor above is set to these numbers. Click the top of the head and the chin; it sizes and places the photo so the head fills the right part of the frame, then checks the result and lays copies out on a 10 × 15 cm sheet (or another paper size) for printing.
Before you print or upload
Rules change and offices can be strict, so compare the result with the official guidance: Government of Canada – passport photo requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canadian passport photo?
50 × 70 mm, with the head 31–36 mm from chin to crown (Canada).
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The photo is edited in your browser and never leaves your device.
Will the photo be accepted?
The editor checks size, head height and position against the published numbers, but it cannot judge expression, glasses or lighting. The issuing authority decides.
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