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CAonline passport applicationchecked November 10, 2026

Canada online passport application photo

1200 × 1800 px – 3000 × 4500 px

Canada online passport application photos are uploaded as a digital file of 1200 × 1800 px – 3000 × 4500 px, on a white / light-coloured background.

1200 px 1800 px 45–50 %

Checks

  1. Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.

Canada online passport application photo rules

1200 px 1800 px 45–50 %
Head height
45–50 %
Digital file
1200 × 1800 px – 3000 × 4500 px, JPG, 200–5120 KB
Background
white / light-coloured
Glasses
Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses
Expression
neutral, mouth closed
Editing
The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.

“Taken in person by a commercial photographer; must not be altered in any way.”

  • JPEG, 3:2 portrait, at least 1,200 x 1,800 px, at most 3,000 x 4,500 px, 200 kB to 5 MB.

What we do: check your photo for free. We don't sell a file for this document because the photo must be taken by a commercial photographer.

How it works

  1. Take the photo

    Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.

  2. Check it here

    Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.

  3. Fix what failed

    Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.

  4. Get the file

    Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.

Questions

What size is a Canada online passport application photo?

A digital file of 1200 × 1800 px – 3000 × 4500 px.

What background colour does a Canada online passport application photo need?

White / light-coloured. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.

Can I wear glasses in a Canada online passport application photo?

Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses

Can I take a Canada online passport application photo at home?

Not for the final photo: the photo must be taken by a commercial photographer. You can still use the free checker to see whether a photo meets the rules.

Will you remove the background or retouch my face?

No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.