Canada Passport Photo Maker
This maker produces the 35×45mm photo Canada accepts for visas, study and work permits, PR and Express Entry, and online passport renewal. Note: the printed passport booklet photo (50×70mm) must come from a commercial photographer, so this tool covers the digital and renewal uses — not the certified booklet print.
Accepted for: Visa / Study / Work / Visitor, PR / Express Entry, Online passport renewal.
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JPG, PNG or HEIC · a clear, front-facing photo works best
Processed in your browser — never uploaded
Canada passport photo requirements
- Print size
- 50 × 70 mm
- Visa/permit print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 31–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Background
- #FFFFFF
- Digital size
- —
- File size
- 240–5120 KB
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- allowed if no glare and eyes clearly visible
- Expression
- neutral only
Good to know
⚠ DO NOT advertise this for the PRINTED Canadian PASSPORT. canada.ca requires a commercial photographer's certification + guarantor signature on the back, which a DIY tool cannot provide. Serve only: Canada visa/permit (35x45mm), PR/Express Entry, and online passport renewal (digital). Verify IRCC digital file-size caps before launch.
Official sourceVerification status: Confirmed against the official government source.
What this Canada photo works for
A 35×45mm photo on a plain white or light background covers Canadian visitor, study and work visa applications, PR card and Express Entry, citizenship, and the online passport-renewal upload. The maker sets that size and background and checks the head proportion automatically.
The printed passport booklet caveat
For the physical Canadian passport, IRCC requires a 50×70mm print produced by a commercial photographer, who certifies the photo while a guarantor signs the back. A self-serve tool can't provide that certification, so for the booklet passport use a registered photographer — this maker is for the digital and renewal uses above.
Background and expression
Canada wants a plain white or light-coloured uniform background with no shadows, a neutral expression and your full face visible. Glasses are allowed only if there's no glare and your eyes are clearly visible, though removing them is safest.
Meeting the Canada upload file-size limit
Online Canada uploads accept roughly 240–5120 KB. If your portal or form needs a smaller file, compress your finished photo to an exact size — your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this for a Canadian passport (booklet) photo?
Not for the printed booklet — that requires a commercial photographer's certification and a guarantor signature on the back. Use this for Canada visas, PR/Express Entry, citizenship and online passport renewal (35×45mm).
What size is a Canada PR or Express Entry photo?
35×45mm on a plain white or light background, with the head 31–36mm from chin to crown. The maker applies this automatically.
Why does Canada's printed passport need a certified photographer?
IRCC requires the photographer to certify and date the photo and a guarantor to sign the back — checks a DIY tool can't perform. That applies to the booklet passport, not to visa, PR or online-renewal photos.
Can I use this Canada photo for citizenship?
Yes — the 35×45mm white-background photo suits citizenship applications and the other digital uses; confirm current file requirements on the IRCC page before submitting.
What size is a Canada passport photo?
A Canada passport photo is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a Canada passport photo need?
Plain white or light-coloured, uniform, no shadows. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a Canada passport photo?
Your head should measure 31–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a Canada passport photo?
Glasses: allowed if no glare and eyes clearly visible. Expression: neutral only.
What file size does the Canada online passport upload need?
Online uploads typically accept 240–5120 KB; compress your photo to fit if needed.
Is the Canada passport photo maker free and private?
Yes — free, no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.
Can I use this for a Canadian passport photo?
Use it for Canada visa, PR/Express Entry and online renewal (35×45mm). The printed Canadian passport photo needs a commercial photographer's certification, which a DIY tool can't provide.