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Verified August 26, 2026 - Private browser tool
Create a Canadian passport-style 50x70mm photo with alignment guides -- the same spec IRCC uses for PR card photos.
Direct answer: Canadian passport and PR card photos both use a 50mm x 70mm format. The face height from chin to crown should be 31mm to 36mm. For PR card digital uploads, IRCC also requires 715x1000 to 2000x2800 pixels and 4MB or less. This private browser tool opens on the Canada passport preset and exports a single photo or a 2-photo 4x6 print sheet.
Take a forward-facing photo against a plain white/light background. 100% private — processed locally on your device.
Over 80% of passport photo rejections are caused by lighting shadows, glasses, or white clothing blending with the background. Verify these 4 key criteria before submitting:
Zero Glasses / Tinted Lenses
US State Dept, IRCC Canada, and Schengen strictly ban prescription glasses and sunglasses to ensure biometric pupil recognition.
Dark / High-Contrast Clothing
Wearing a white shirt against a white backdrop causes shoulder blend rejection. Dark solid tops are strongly recommended.
Shadow-Free Face & Backdrop
No harsh shadows under the chin, ears, or on the white wall. Diffused daylight or dual light sources are best.
Neutral Face, Closed Mouth
No teeth showing, no squinting or exaggerated smiles. Eyes looking directly into the camera lens.
Canadian Back-of-Photo Studio Stamp
Printed Canadian passport photos require the commercial photographer studio name, date taken, and guarantor signature on the back of one photo.
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Also described as 2 inches wide by 2 3/4 inches high. IRCC uses the same physical dimensions for PR card photos.
Measured from chin to crown, excluding hair.
Some Canadian applications require a physical photo with photographer details on the back.
Use the official IRCC page as the final source before submitting a PR card photo.
Quality check: Use a recent, sharp, front-facing photo with even lighting, eyes open, neutral expression, and no harsh shadows.
Background check: Use the background color listed by the destination agency. White or off-white is common, but not universal.
Acceptance limit: This tool crops, resizes, and exports images. It cannot guarantee government or portal acceptance, and it cannot verify identity, biometric acceptability, image recency, photographer-stamp rules, or final portal acceptance.
Printing: Print 4x6 sheets at 100% actual size with no border and no fit-to-page scaling, then measure the final photo before cutting.
Cross-jurisdiction comparison based on official government specifications. All formats can be framed and exported in the browser tool above.
| Country / Standard | Physical Dimensions | Head Height Range | Background Color | Digital Upload Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Passport & DS-160 | 2" x 2" (51 x 51 mm) | 25-35 mm (50%-69%) | Plain white or off-white | 600x600 px, 240 KB max |
| US DV Lottery (Green Card) | 2" x 2" (51 x 51 mm) | 25-35 mm (50%-69%) | Plain white or off-white | 600x600 to 1200x1200 px, 240 KB max |
| Canada Passport & PR Card | 50 x 70 mm (2" x 2.75") | 31-36 mm (chin to crown) | Plain white or light-coloured | 715x1000 to 2000x2800 px, 4 MB max |
| UK Passport | 35 x 45 mm | 29-34 mm | Plain light grey or cream | HMPO digital photo code or print |
| Schengen Visa | 35 x 45 mm | 32-36 mm (70%-80%) | Light grey or light blue | Consulate-specific portal check |
| Australia ETA & Passport | 35 x 45 mm | 32-36 mm (71%-80%) | Plain white or light grey | Australian Home Affairs photo check |
| China Visa & Passport | 33 x 48 mm | 28-33 mm (58%-69%) | Pure white (no shadows) | CVASC consular upload check |
| India Passport & OCI | 35 x 45 mm / 51 x 51 mm (OCI) | 25-35 mm | Plain white | 200x200 to 500x500 px, 200 KB max |
| Japan Visa | 45 x 45 mm | 27-31 mm (60%-69%) | Plain white | MOFA Japan consular upload check |
| New Zealand Visa & NZeTA | 35 x 45 mm | 32-36 mm (70%-80%) | Plain light-coloured | 900x1200 px, INZ upload check |
Looking to integrate international photo aspect ratios, chin-to-crown tolerances, or 4×6 print grid algorithms in your app? View the open-source TypeScript specifications on GitHub.
Direct answer
Canadian passport and PR card photos both use a 50mm x 70mm format. The face height from chin to crown should be 31mm to 36mm. For PR card digital uploads, IRCC also requires 715x1000 to 2000x2800 pixels and 4MB or less. This private browser tool opens on the Canada passport preset and exports a single photo or a 2-photo 4x6 print sheet.