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Canada Passport Photo Guide | 50 x 70 mm Requirements
Canada passport photos use a 50 x 70 mm printed size with a 31 to 36 mm face-height rule. For online renewals, the digital photo has separate rules including a 3:2 ratio, 1200 x 1800px minimum, 3000 x 4500px maximum, and a 200 KB to 5 MB file-size range, so this page is best used as a pre-check for framing and dimensions rather than a final guarantee of acceptance.
How to use
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Use the Canada passport 50 x 70 mm preset to preview the framing.
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Check face height and background rules, then confirm the official requirements before final submission.
Real-world scenarios
Useful for checking framing in advance and organizing the exact specs you need to share with a photographer before a Canada passport application or online renewal.
Match the 50 x 70 mm format before sending a file to a photographer or print service.
Review digital-photo rules before starting an online passport renewal.
Prepare a separate Canada-specific file instead of reusing a generic passport photo.
Canada Passport Photo 50 x 70 mm Guide
Canada uses different rules for printed passport photos and online-renewal digital photos. This page is best treated as a working starting point for the printed format, with a final check against the latest Canada.ca requirements before submission.
Printed photo basics
- Printed Canada passport photos must be 50 mm wide by 70 mm high.
- The face height from chin to crown must be between 31 mm and 36 mm.
- The photo should be recent and taken by a commercial photographer or studio.
Online renewal digital file
- Digital photos for online renewal must be in .jpg or .jpeg format.
- They must use a portrait 3:2 ratio, be at least 1200 x 1800px, and no larger than 3000 x 4500px.
- The file size must stay between 200 KB and 5 MB, and scanned printed photos are not accepted.
Background and posture
- Keep the face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera.
- Use a plain white or light-colored background with clear contrast from the face.
- Avoid white clothing that blends into the background, and do not retouch or alter the image.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pixel size should I use for a Canada passport photo?
If you convert the printed 50 x 70 mm format at 300dpi, it is about 591 x 827px. For online renewal, the digital photo must instead follow the official 1200 x 1800px minimum and 3000 x 4500px maximum range.
Do I need to match the face height too?
Yes. For printed photos, the face height from chin to crown must be between 31 mm and 36 mm. For online-renewal digital photos, the chin-to-crown height should be between 45% and 50% of the photo height.
Can I scan a printed passport photo for online renewal?
No. Canada.ca says the digital file for online renewal must come directly from the original camera file, and scanned printed photos are not accepted.
Can I use home-printed or retouched photos?
That is risky. Canada’s guidance expects professionally printed original photos for printed applications, and it rejects photos that have been altered, retouched, or edited with software, filters, or AI tools.
Can I submit the file saved from this page as-is?
Be careful with that. Canada’s passport process is strict about commercial-photographer originals for printed applications and direct original camera files for online renewal. This page is better used to check framing and dimensions before preparing the final official file.
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