Official dimensions
IRCC requires 50 mm width by 70 mm height (5×7 cm). That taller rectangle is not interchangeable with 35×45 mm or US 2×2. Ruler checks catch approximate “tall crop” edits.
Canada passport photo requirements
Canadian passport photos at 50×70 mm — IRCC-ready framing
Canada uses a taller 50×70 mm format, not the international 35×45 mm standard. Passprint applies IRCC-aligned face height (31–36 mm chin to crown), eye-line placement, and plain light backgrounds so studios deliver print-ready Canadian passport photos without manual measurement.
Canada 50×70 mm preset31–36 mm face height300 DPI print sheets
Built for Canadian applications
Canada’s photo rules are easy to miss when staff default to 35×45 mm habits
IRCC rejects photos that are the wrong physical size, have the wrong head measurement, show shadows or busy backgrounds, or look digitally altered. Passprint encodes the Canadian preset so counters stop mixing US, UK, and Canada specs. Finish jobs in the passport photo maker when you need batch print sheets. Passprint automates the entire workflow from upload to print-ready sheet in just a few clicks.
Studio challenge
True 50×70 mm Canadian preset
Width and height are locked to 50×70 mm at 300 DPI (~591×827 px) — not stretched from a 35×45 crop that fails when measured with a ruler.
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Studio challenge
Head size within IRCC bands
Face height from chin to crown targets 31–36 mm (about 44–52% of the 70 mm frame), with eye-line placement matching Canadian framing guidance.
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Studio challenge
Fewer IRCC rejections
Plain white or light backgrounds, no heavy shadows, and consistent framing reduce the “come back tomorrow” visits that hurt studio reputation.
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Canada passport requirements
IRCC photo specs at a glance
Canadian passport photographs are taller than India/UK 35×45 mm prints and use a millimetre face-height rule unique to IRCC. Review the diagram before you crop — then see the 50×70 mm size guide for pixel-level detail.
Canada vs India/UK vs United States
| Spec | Canada (IRCC) | India / UK | United States |
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| Outer size | 50×70 mm | 35×45 mm | 2×2 in (51×51 mm) |
| Shape | Taller ~5:7 rectangle | Portrait 7:9 rectangle | Square |
| Face / head height | 31–36 mm chin to crown | IN ~70–80% · UK 29–34 mm | 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm) |
| Background | White or light plain | White (IN) · cream/grey/white (UK) | White or off-white |
| 300 DPI pixels (approx.) | 591×827 px | 413×531 px | 600×600 px |
Dimensions, capture rules, and export for Canada
Face height
Chin-to-crown distance must sit between 31 and 36 mm inside the 50×70 mm frame, with eyes in the upper portion. Passprint’s Canada preset encodes this millimetre band.
Background
Use a plain white or light backdrop with no texture, props, or other people. Shadows behind the head are a classic IRCC fail. The white background guide covers cleanup before you lock the Canadian crop.
Lighting
Soft front light reduces cheek and chin shadows in the taller frame. Avoid window backlight and beauty filters. Shoot from eye level so the 31–36 mm band can be met without cutting the crown.
Glasses
Clear prescription glasses may be acceptable if there is no glare and the eyes remain visible. Tinted lenses are not. When glare appears, remove the glasses and reshoot.
Children and babies
Children use the same 50×70 mm size and face-height band. Keep supporting hands out of frame on a plain light surface. Capture a recent likeness — outdated newborn photos fail when the child no longer matches.
Common rejection reasons
IRCC commonly rejects wrong size (especially 35×45), face height outside 31–36 mm, shadows, smile, outdated photos, glasses glare, hats (except religious coverings that leave the face visible), and heavy retouching.
Print vs digital
Most Canadian passport applications still require physical prints on quality paper, sometimes with guarantor or studio markings as IRCC directs. Check the current IRCC photo page before choosing export format.
DPI and pixels
At 300 DPI, 50×70 mm is about 591×827 pixels — sharp enough for trimmed IRCC prints. See the ICAO guide for Doc 9303 context beyond Canada’s outer size.
How it works
How to make Canada passport photos in Passprint
From a phone or studio portrait to a 50×70 mm Canadian passport photo sheet — background, head size, and print layout in one workflow.
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Upload client photo
Use a recent, well-lit front-facing portrait (JPEG or PNG). Avoid hats, tinted glasses, and heavy shadows on the face or background.
Apply Canada 50×70 preset
AI removes the background, centres the face, and crops to 50×70 mm with chin-to-crown height in the IRCC 31–36 mm band.
Review before print
Confirm plain light background, neutral expression, and framing. Adjust crop if hair or chin sits outside the allowed band.
Export 300 DPI sheet
Download a print-ready layout with cutting guides so your studio printer produces clean 50×70 mm copies for IRCC submission.
Upload Photo
Processing
25 mm35 mm ISO
←35 mm→
25 to 35 mm (50 to 69%)
For Print (A4).pdf300 DPI
Passport Size Photos
A4 · 210 × 297 mm · 50 × 70 mm
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Upload client photo
Use a recent, well-lit front-facing portrait (JPEG or PNG). Avoid hats, tinted glasses, and heavy shadows on the face or background.
Upload Photo
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Apply Canada 50×70 preset
AI removes the background, centres the face, and crops to 50×70 mm with chin-to-crown height in the IRCC 31–36 mm band.
Processing
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Review before print
Confirm plain light background, neutral expression, and framing. Adjust crop if hair or chin sits outside the allowed band.
25 mm35 mm ISO
←35 mm→
25 to 35 mm (50 to 69%)
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Export 300 DPI sheet
Download a print-ready layout with cutting guides so your studio printer produces clean 50×70 mm copies for IRCC submission.
For Print (A4).pdf300 DPI
Passport Size Photos
A4 · 210 × 297 mm · 50 × 70 mm
Canada studio toolkit
Canada passport workflow tools. 50×70 mm IRCC-aligned output.
Canadian size, face-height millimetres, light backgrounds, and print layouts for IRCC passport applications.
50×70Canada preset
31–36 mmFace height
300 DPIPrint standard
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CanadaCanada 50×70 mm preset
True Canadian dimensions at 300 DPI — not a stretched 35×45 crop that fails IRCC measurement.
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Framing31–36 mm face height
Chin-to-crown targeting for IRCC head-size bands with eye-line placement in the upper frame.
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BackgroundPlain light backgrounds
Replace busy walls with white or light tones IRCC accepts — no Photoshop masking.
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LayoutMulti-copy print sheets
Several 50×70 mm copies per sheet with trim guides for clean studio cuts.
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Export300 DPI export
PNG or PDF sheets ready for inkjet or laser printers serving Canadian applicants.
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BillingCredit-based AI
Layout editing stays free — credits apply when AI processes a client portrait.
3 free credits every 72 hours
Canada passport photo FAQ
Canada passport photo size & IRCC requirements
Canadian passport photographs must be 50 mm wide by 70 mm high. The face (chin to crown) should measure 31–36 mm. Backgrounds must be plain white or light-coloured with no shadows. Photos should be recent, show a neutral expression, and be printed on quality paper — or supplied digitally when IRCC asks for an electronic file.
Official references
Passprint uses AI-assisted processing for background replacement, face framing, and sizing. Final acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — always verify against the official references on this page and inspect your printed sheet before submission.
Last reviewed: July 31, 2026
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| Features | Free ₹0 forever | Popular Pro ₹149 / month | Pro+ ₹379 / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits & sessions | |||
| Credits | 3 every 72 hours | 100 every 30 days | 300 every 30 days |
| Clients per session | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| AI processing | |||
| AI background removal | Included | Included | Included |
| Background remover — transparent PNG cutouts | Included | Included | Included |
| Automatic face alignment | Included | Included | Included |
| ICAO-compliant passport framing | Included | Included | Included |
| Passport photo validation | Included | Included | Included |
| Standard passport & visa photo sizes | Included | Included | Included |
| Print-ready passport photos | Included | Included | Included |
| Multi-client processing & batch creation | Not included | Included | Included |
| Adjust photo & advanced editing | Not included | Included | Included |
| Advanced compliance & quality validation | Not included | Included | Included |
| Layout & export | |||
| Basic passport layout creation | Included | Included | Included |
| Directional copy placement on layout | Included | Included | Included |
| Copy presets | 3 copies | 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 | 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 |
| Page sizes | A4 | All sizes & custom | All sizes & custom |
| PNG, JPG & PDF download | Included | Included | Included |
| Print from layout | Not included | Included | Included |
| Full layout editor & background tools | Not included | Included | Included |
| Smart auto-align & advanced layout tools | Not included | Included | Included |
| Add clients in editor | Not included | Included | Included |
| Phone QR import in layout editor | Not included | Included | Included |
| History & reprints | |||
| Job history | 1 hour | 3 days | 7 days |
| Reprint from history | Not included | Included | Included |
| Support & billing | |||
| Support | Standard | Priority email | Priority email & chat |
| Billing & invoice management | Not included | Included | Included |
| Early access to new studio features | Not included | Not included | Included |
Prices follow the billing toggle above. 1 credit = 1 AI process (passport photo or cutout).
Ship Canada 50×70 mm photos with IRCC framing.
50×70 mm preset, 31–36 mm face height, and print sheets for Canadian passport applications.