Canada Official Technical Summary (AEO)
Canada — Passport (50 × 70 mm) 50 × 70 mm · 591 × 827 px · 300 DPI
A printed Canadian passport photo (IRCC) measures 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in, 591 × 827 pixels at 300 DPI), with crown-to-chin head height between 31 and 36 mm on a plain white background.
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- Photo size
- 50 × 70 mm
- 300 DPI
- 591 × 827 px
- Recommended background
- white
- Use
- Printed
Requirement & Official source
Requirement: Original photo printed by a photographer, with date/stamp on the back; no filters. The app file does not replace that original.
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Face the camera in good light, face clearly visible. JPG, PNG or WebP.
Your photo is processed in the browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Frame your face
Drag to move. Pinch (or scroll) to zoom. Line up your eyes with the dashed line.
Fine adjustments Brightness, contrast and background
Review & download
Check the JPEG dimensions and file size, then download the file or print sheet.
- Dimensions
- 591 × 827
- JPEG size
- —
- DPI
- 300
- Effective print resolution
- —
Checked by the app
- ✓Exact document dimensions
- ✓File size limit
- ✓300 DPI in the JPEG
- ✓No filters or background replacement
Check in your photo
- ○Even lighting, no harsh shadows
- ○Eyes visible and open
- ○Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ○Head and shoulders framed
Upload a photo to enable the download.
The 10×15/A4 sheet is optional. The full-scale PDF with a 50 mm calibration line is planned for the next stage.
Your photo is processed in the browser. Nothing is uploaded. · 300 DPI · JPEG
Official specification sheet — Canada — Passport (50 × 70 mm)
Parameters automatically enforced by the 300 DPI browser editor.
| Parameter | Official specification |
|---|---|
| Physical print dimensions | 50 × 70 mm |
| Pixel dimensions (at 300 DPI) | 591 × 827 px (300 DPI) |
| Maximum JPEG file size | ≤ 2 MB (JPEG) |
| Required background colour | white |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 44% – 51% (31 – 36 mm) |
| Eye line height (from bottom edge) | 55% – 62% |
| Digital filters & background edits | Original photo required (filters and background cutout locked) |
| Submission format | Printed |
| Issuing authority / standard | IRCC — Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ↗ |
Top rejection reasons for Canada — Passport (50 × 70 mm)
Verify these items before uploading to the government portal or printing.
- Head height outside the strict 31–36 mm IRCC range within the 70 mm frame
- Missing commercial photographer stamp/date on the back when required by IRCC
- Flash glare on skin, lips or eyeglass lenses
Requirement: Original photo printed by a photographer, with date/stamp on the back; no filters. The app file does not replace that original.
Frequently asked questions — Canada — Passport (50 × 70 mm)
What is the exact size for Canada — Passport (50 × 70 mm) in mm and pixels?
The official size is 50 × 70 mm, which equals 591 × 827 pixels at 300 DPI, with a maximum JPEG file weight of 2 MB on a white background.
Can I take my Canada — Passport (50 × 70 mm) with a smartphone at home?
Yes. Stand facing a window with soft indirect daylight about 1 metre away from a plain white wall, remove glasses and hats, and use the editor’s ICAO guides to align your head (44%–51% / 31–36 mm) and eye line (55%–62%).
Is my photo uploaded to any server when formatting Canada — Passport (50 × 70 mm)?
No. Reading the file, cropping, compressing under 2 MB and generating 10×15 cm (4×6 in) or A4 print sheets happen 100% locally in your browser.
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