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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 applications and in-person PR submissions use a physical 50mm x 70mm printed photo with chin-to-crown head height between 31mm and 36mm. In contrast, online digital uploads to the IRCC PR Portal or citizenship portal require a minimum of 715 x 1000 pixels (up to 2000 x 2800 px) in JPEG format under 4MB. This free client-side tool provides dedicated presets for both physical 50x70mm prints and online IRCC digital uploads with zero cloud storage.
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.
Online IRCC Portal: Minimum 715 × 1000 Pixels & ≤ 4MB
For digital PR Portal and citizenship uploads, IRCC requires at least 715 × 1000 pixels (JPEG). Physical 50×70mm print dimensions only apply to paper mail-in applications.
Physical Paper Applications Only: Commercial Studio Stamp
Printed paper Canadian passport applications require the studio name, date, and guarantor signature on the back. Digital online IRCC PR portal uploads do NOT require a reverse stamp.
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Official IRCC PR Portal specification. JPEG format, 4MB maximum file size.
Required for mail-in passport applications and in-person Service Canada submissions.
Measured from bottom of chin to top of skull crown, excluding hair volume.
Arranges 2 exact 50x70mm photos side-by-side for standard kiosk printing at Walmart, London Drugs, or Staples.
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.
Common reasons official submission portals reject photos and how to fix them before submitting.
Most retail printing kiosks do not offer a 50x70mm cut option. This tool arranges two identical 50x70mm photos onto a standard 4x6 inch (10x15 cm) print sheet. When using a self-serve kiosk or ordering online at Walmart, London Drugs, or Staples, choose standard "4x6 Print" at 100% scale (no "fit to page"), pay the standard print price (typically $0.25 to $0.40), and trim the two photos along the boundary guides.
For permanent residency applications and PR card renewals uploaded through the IRCC online portal, the digital photo must have a minimum dimension of 715 x 1000 pixels (aspect ratio 5:7), be in JPEG format, and have a file size of 4 MB or less. The face height from chin to crown must be between 31mm and 36mm (approximately 44% to 51% of total image height).
Head height is measured strictly from the bottom of the chin to the top of the crown (top of the skull), not the top of the hair. Our interactive visual overlay features upper and lower guide lines so you can align your chin and head top accurately before exporting.
Physical mailed-in Canadian passport applications require one of the two photos to bear the date, name, and address of the commercial photographer or studio on the back, along with guarantor endorsement where applicable. However, digital uploads for PR card renewals and citizenship applications through the IRCC web portal do not require a physical stamp on the reverse side.
No. All cropping, aspect-ratio scaling, and 4x6 sheet rendering happen entirely inside your web browser via HTML5 Canvas. Your portrait never leaves your device, is never sent to a cloud server, and is never stored in any database.
Direct answer
Canadian passport applications and in-person PR submissions use a physical 50mm x 70mm printed photo with chin-to-crown head height between 31mm and 36mm. In contrast, online digital uploads to the IRCC PR Portal or citizenship portal require a minimum of 715 x 1000 pixels (up to 2000 x 2800 px) in JPEG format under 4MB. This free client-side tool provides dedicated presets for both physical 50x70mm prints and online IRCC digital uploads with zero cloud storage.