Canada Passport Photo Size — 50 × 70 mm
Canada uses a noticeably larger passport photo than most countries — 50 × 70 mm rather than 35 × 45. Set yours correctly here.
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A Canadian passport photo is 50 × 70 mm, which is 590 × 827 pixels at 300 dpi. Apply the preset below and download.
How to resize a photo to Canadian passport size
- Add your photograph. Plain white or light background, neutral expression.
- Apply the 590×827 preset. That is 50 × 70 mm at 300 dpi.
- Download. Save the file, or print it at exactly 50 × 70 mm.
The specification
| Property | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Physical size | 50 × 70 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 590 × 827 |
| Shape | Portrait rectangle (5:7) |
| Background | Plain white or light coloured |
| Age of photo | Taken within the last 6 months |
Canadian passport photos have historically required a photographer's stamp or details on the back, and specific head-height measurements. Check the current requirements on the Government of Canada site before submitting.
Bigger than almost everywhere else
At 50 × 70 mm, the Canadian photo is substantially larger than the 35 × 45 mm standard used across Europe, the UK and India, and a different shape from the US 2 × 2 inch square. It is 5:7 rather than 7:9 — slightly less tall relative to its width.
That means you cannot reuse a photo cropped for another country by resizing it. The proportions differ, so a straight resize distorts the face. Re-crop to 5:7 with Crop first.
Head height is measured, not estimated
Canada specifies the height of the face within the frame in millimetres, not just the overall photo size — the distance from chin to crown must fall inside a stated range. A photo that is exactly 50 × 70 mm but framed too close or too far will still be refused.
This tool sets the frame accurately; it cannot measure your face. If you are unsure, a photographer who does passport photos will frame it to the current specification, and you can use this page afterwards to produce the digital copy at the right pixel dimensions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What size is a Canadian passport photo?
- 50 × 70 mm, which is 590 × 827 pixels at 300 dpi — larger than the 35 × 45 mm standard used in most countries.
- Can I use a 35x45 mm photo for a Canadian passport?
- No. The size and proportions both differ, so it would need re-cropping to 5:7 and resizing, and the head-height rules differ too.
- How many pixels is 50x70 mm?
- 590 × 827 at 300 dpi. Divide millimetres by 25.4 and multiply by the dpi.
- Does Canada require a photographer's stamp?
- Canadian requirements have included details on the back of printed photos. Check the current Government of Canada guidance, since this affects printed submissions rather than the digital file.
- Is my photo uploaded?
- No — it is resized on your device and never transmitted.