Canada passport & visa photo maker
Choose the Canada document you need below. We size your head to the official rules, fix the background and give you a digital file and a print sheet. Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device.
1Choose country and photo size
2Add your photo
Or drop a photo here. Face the camera in front of a plain light wall, no glasses.
3Adjust
Replaces the background and cleans the edges around your hair. Hold Compare on the photo to see the difference.
4Check
- Checks appear after you add a photo.
5Download
Digital photo
For online applications.
Print sheet
Print at 100% scale. A 4×6 in sheet prints at any photo kiosk or pharmacy.
Canada photo sizes
| Document | Size | Head (chin to crown) | Background | Digital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada visa photo | 35 × 45 mm | 31–36 mm | White | – |
| Canadian passport photo | 50 × 70 mm | 31–36 mm | White | – |
| Canada PR card photo | 50 × 70 mm | 31–36 mm | White | – |
Canada visa photo
Plain white or light background. Canadian passports need a photo from a commercial photographer.
- Size: 35 × 45 mm.
- Head from chin to crown: 31–36 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
Checked in September 2026. Rules change, so confirm with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before you apply.
Canadian passport photo
Office photo: Canadian passport photos must be taken by a commercial photographer, who stamps and dates the back. Use this size only to check a photo or for practice.
- Size: 50 × 70 mm.
- Head from chin to crown: 31–36 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- 50 × 70 mm, head 31–36 mm from chin to crown.
- Plain white or light background.
- The photographer's name, address and date go on the back, and a guarantor signs one copy.
Checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with IRCC – Passport photos before you apply.
Canada PR card photo
Office photo: PR card and citizenship photos use the 50 × 70 mm format and must come from a commercial photographer.
- Size: 50 × 70 mm.
- Head from chin to crown: 31–36 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- 50 × 70 mm, head 31–36 mm.
- Plain white or light background.
- Photographer's details and the date on the back.
Checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with IRCC – PR card before you apply.
How to take a photo that gets accepted
- Stand about 1 m (3–4 ft) in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window for soft, even light.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level from about 1.2 m (4 ft), or use a timer. Keep your shoulders in the frame.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if your whole face is visible.
- Upload the photo, check the green head guides and the checklist, then download or print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canadian passport photo?
50 × 70 mm, with the head 31–36 mm from chin to crown and a white background. Canadian passport photos must be taken by a commercial photographer, who stamps and dates the back. Use this size only to check a photo or for practice.
What size is a Canada visa photo?
35 × 45 mm with a white background.
Can I take the photo at home?
For Canadian passport photo, Canada PR card photo: no, the photo is taken at the office or by a certified photographer. For the other documents on this page you can take it at home and size it here.
Where can I print it?
Download the 4×6 in (10×15 cm) sheet and print it as a normal photo at a pharmacy, supermarket or photo kiosk, or at home on photo paper at 100% scale.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Face detection, cropping and background removal run inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and we never see it.