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Canadian passport photo — 50 × 70 mm.

The official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) specification for printed Canadian passport photos. Make a print-ready 50×70 mm photo on a 4×6 or A4 sheet at 300 DPI.

Canadian passport photo specification

PropertyRequirement
Dimensions50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in)
BackgroundPlain white or light coloured (uniform)
Face height (chin to crown)31 – 36 mm
Photographer endorsementOn the back: photographer/studio name, address, and date the photo was taken (commercial studio requirement)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Photo ageTaken within the last 6 months

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — canada.ca passport photo requirements.

Make a Canadian passport photo

  1. Open the studio with the Canada preset and upload your photo.
  2. Remove the background — replaced with plain white automatically.
  3. Position the crop so the head fits inside the 31–36 mm overlay.
  4. Print at actual size on a 4 × 6 inch or A4 sheet at 300 DPI.

FAQ

What about the photographer endorsement?

Canadian passport photos must carry the photographer/studio name, full address, and date on the back. If you print at home for a personal application, a commercial photo studio still needs to endorse the back — or use a commercial passport photo service for that step.

Can I use the same photo for a Canadian visa?

Canadian visa (IRCC) photos use a slightly different rule set — confirm on the canada.ca page for the specific application before reusing the print.

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