Canada Passport Photo — free online maker
For Canadian passport applications (in person, by mail, or online renewal). Works on your phone, nothing is uploaded.
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Official specifications (IRCC / Service Canada)
| Print size | 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in) — larger than most countries |
| Digital size | At least 420 × 540 px, same 5:7 ratio; our export is 591 × 827 @ 300 DPI |
| Background | Plain white, no shadows or objects |
| Head size | Chin to crown 25–35 mm (about 1–1⅜ in) on the 50 × 70 print |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and visible |
| Recency | Within the last 12 months |
Canada quirks worth knowing
- Two printed photos: in-person and mail applications ask for 2 identical unaltered prints; print our 591 × 827 file at 300 DPI twice on one 4 × 6 sheet.
- Online renewal is different: renewing online needs a digital photo from a commercial photographer or studio with metadata — check which route you're using before reusing an old file.
- Head height is checked: 25–35 mm chin-to-crown on the 50 × 70 print; our framing guidance keeps you inside the band.
How it works
- Tap the button — the Canada 50 × 70 format is pre-selected.
- Upload a photo taken against a plain wall (see the home photo guide).
- Face detection frames the crop; download and print two identical copies.
Everything runs locally in your browser — the photo never leaves your device.
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