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CApassportchecked November 10, 2026

Canada passport photo

50 × 70 mm

Canada passport photos are 50 × 70 mm, with the head 31–36 mm from chin to crown, on a white / light-coloured background.

50 mm 70 mm 31–36 mm

Checks

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

Canada passport photo rules

50 mm 70 mm 31–36 mm
Print size
50 × 70 mm
Pixels at 300 dpi
591 × 827 px
Pixels at 600 dpi
1181 × 1654 px
Head height
31–36 mm
Background
white / light-coloured
Glasses
Allowed if eyes are clear, no glare, no tinted lenses
Expression
neutral, mouth closed, not smiling
Editing
The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.

“Altered includes cropping around the head and shoulders and changing the background. Photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.”

  • Two identical prints from a commercial photographer, taken in the last 6 months.
  • Canada rejects any edited photo, including cropping, so we only check it.

What we do: check your photo for free. We don't sell a file for this document because Canadian passport photos 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 passport photo?

50 × 70 mm. The head, measured from chin to crown, must be 31–36 mm.

What background colour does a Canada passport photo need?

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

Can I wear glasses in a Canada passport photo?

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

Can I take a Canada passport photo at home?

Not for the final photo: Canadian passport photos 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.