Canada — Passport (printed photo)
Canadian passport photos are 50×70 mm with the face 31–36 mm chin to crown, on a plain white or light background, taken within six months.
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm（2 in × 2¾ in） |
|---|---|
| Head size | The face must measure 31–36 mm (1¼ to 1⁷⁄₁₆ in) from chin to crown — the top of the head, not the hairline. |
| Background | A plain white or light-coloured background, with a clear difference between your face and the background. |
| Digital file | For online applications the digital file must be at least 1,800 pixels high by 1,200 pixels wide and between 200 KB and 5 MB; the printed photo is the 50×70 mm size above. |
| How it is submitted | A printed photo signed by the photographer and the guarantor for paper applications; a digital file for online applications. |
| Photo age | Taken within the last six months. |
Can the photo be edited?
No — editing the photo is prohibited
“be an original photo that isn’t altered or edited in any way — This includes photo editing software, filters, and AI tools. We’ll reject your application if the photos have been altered in any way.”
No competitor publishes this, and it decides whether a tool like ours is usable at all for your application. The quote below is the official text.
Most common reasons for rejection
- •Editing is banned outright, and the official text spells out that this includes filters and AI tools — our background tool must not be used for a Canadian passport photo.
- •The photo must be signed by the photographer and by the guarantor on the back for paper applications.
- •The digital and printed routes have different rules: meeting the 50×70 mm print size does not by itself satisfy the online 1,800×1,200 pixel minimum.
Official source: Canada.ca — passport photo requirements
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