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Make a Canadian Passport photo online — free check · from $1.50 (50×70 mm)
Validated rules for Canadian Passport (verified Aug 18, 2026).
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Validated rules for Canadian Passport (verified Aug 18, 2026). Confirm the authority's latest guidance before you submit.
Short answerA Canadian Passport photo must be 50 × 70 mm (1.969 × 2.756 in), usually 591 × 827 pixels at 300 DPI, with a white background and head height 44–51% of the frame. Full rules
Expected look · sample portraits
Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.
Exact photo specifications
- Print size
- 50 × 70 mm
- Digital pixels
- 591 × 827 px @ 300 DPI
- Head height
- 44–51% of frame
- Eye line from bottom
- 55–70%
- Background
- white (#FFFFFF)
- Expression
- Neutral expression required
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
- Typical max file size
- 4000 KB
- Common print
- 1.969 × 2.756 in
50×70 mm with 31–36 mm chin-to-crown — a smaller head fraction than the 35×45 mm formats.
Official reference: government source
Composition checklist
- Face camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
- Head 44–51% of frame.
- Plain white background.
- Neutral, closed mouth.
- Remove glasses (unless medical exception).
- No filters, beauty retouch, or group crops.
4 steps in PicsForm
- Create with Canadian Passport
- Upload a clear portrait
- Fix hard failures on the report
- Download digital or Print Ready
We match published rules — not a government acceptance guarantee.
FAQ
What size is a Canadian Passport photo?
50 × 70 mm (1.969 × 2.756 in). Digital export in this catalog is 591 × 827 px at 300 DPI.
What is the Canadian Passport photo size in pixels?
591 × 827 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.
Can I wear glasses in a Canadian Passport photo?
Not permitted
Can I smile in a Canadian Passport photo?
Neutral expression, mouth closed
What background does a Canadian Passport photo need?
Plain white (#FFFFFF). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.
What head size does Canadian Passport require?
Chin-to-crown should occupy 44–51% of the photo height (30.8 mm (1.21 in) to 35.7 mm (1.41 in)).
Can I take a Canadian Passport photo with my phone?
Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.
Can I use an old Canadian Passport photo?
Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.