Canada permanent residence — Photo Requirements
Official specifications for Canada permanent residence photos. Select a photo to automatically crop and check against these dimensions.
Requirements at a glance
A finished Canada permanent residence photo measures 50 × 70 mm (2.0 × 2.8 in). Printed at 300 dpi that is 1000 × 1400 pixels.
The head, measured from the chin to the top of the hair, must be 31–36 mm tall, about 48% of the photo height. idphotopass aims for 33.5 mm, the middle of that range.
The eyes must sit 37–44 mm above the bottom edge of the photo, so the face is centred with space above the head.
The background must be white (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or other people. idphotopass replaces the background with this colour automatically.
A Canada permanent residence photo is submitted as a digital file of 1000 × 1400 pixels rather than a print.
Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open and clearly visible. Avoid glare on glasses, and do not wear hats or head coverings unless for religious or medical reasons. Wear everyday clothes that contrast with the background.
Before you download, idphotopass checks the head height, eye position, face angle, brightness and background against the Canada permanent residence rules and tells you what to fix.
How to make a Canada permanent residence photo
- Open the editor with the Canada permanent residence spec selected.
- Choose a photo from your phone or computer (JPG, PNG or HEIC). It is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
- The face is detected and the photo is cropped to 50 × 70 mm with the head and eyes at the required heights. Adjust zoom and position if needed.
- The background is replaced with white and the result is checked against the rules.
- Download the single photo, or a 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print sheet with several copies and cut lines.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canada permanent residence photo?
A finished Canada permanent residence photo measures 50 × 70 mm (2.0 × 2.8 in). Printed at 300 dpi that is 1000 × 1400 pixels. The background must be white (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or other people. idphotopass replaces the background with this colour automatically.
Can I take a Canada permanent residence photo at home?
Yes. Stand about 1.5 m from a plain wall in even daylight, have someone take the picture at eye level, then let idphotopass crop it to 50 × 70 mm, replace the background and check the head and eye positions.
Is the Canada permanent residence photo maker free?
Yes. Cropping, background change, the compliance check and the download are all free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Processing happens entirely in your browser.
Can I print a Canada permanent residence photo myself?
Yes. Download the 4×6 in print sheet, print it at 100% on photo paper at 300 dpi and cut along the guide lines. Each photo comes out at exactly 50 × 70 mm.