Canada Passport Photo Size Resizer (50×70 mm Print & IRCC Online Renewal)
Format photos to official IRCC printed (50×70 mm) and digital online renewal (1200×1800 px) specifications. 100% private in your browser.
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IRCC Canadian Passport Specifications: Printed 50 × 70 mm & Digital Online Renewal
Understand official Canadian printed photo rules vs IRCC digital online renewal standards
Printed photo requirements: Physical Canadian passport photos measure 50 mm wide by 70 mm high (2 × 2¾ inches) with a face length of 31 mm to 36 mm from chin to natural crown. In-person and mail-in paper submissions mandate that one photo must carry the photographer's commercial studio stamp and date on the back.
Digital photo requirements (IRCC Online Renewal): For Canadian online passport renewals, official IRCC guidelines specify a digital JPEG image in portrait orientation (3:2 aspect ratio) with dimensions between 1200 × 1800 pixels minimum and 3000 × 4500 pixels maximum, a file size between 200 KB and 5 MB, and face height occupying between 45% and 50% of the image height.
Critical IRCC No-Alteration Rule: Official IRCC digital passport photo guidance requires an unaltered original photo file provided directly by a commercial photographer. IRCC explicitly prohibits alterations, including cropping, resizing, editing, filters, or repeated-save compression. Modifyle is an educational framing and sizing guide to help applicants understand dimensions and composition; do not submit Modifyle-exported or cropped files as a substitute for the mandatory unaltered original commercial photo file.
Important distinction: The commonly cited 826 × 1157 px (@ 300 DPI) figure represents a digital scan/raster equivalent for 50 × 70 mm paper prints, NOT a universal requirement for online passport renewal. Furthermore, the printed 31–36 mm head-height measurement applies to physical paper prints and must not be confused with the digital renewal 45%–50% face height guideline. Modifyle assists with framing and sizing but cannot guarantee government acceptance or replace mandatory commercial studio stamps.
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Canadian Online Passport Renewal (IRCC Digital Specifications)
Official IRCC online passport renewal specifications require a digital photo in portrait orientation (3:2 aspect ratio, minimum 1200 × 1800 px up to 3000 × 4500 px), between 200 KB and 5 MB in JPEG format, with face height between 45% and 50% of the image height. Critical: IRCC mandates an unaltered original photo directly from a commercial photographer and strictly prohibits alterations, including cropping, resizing, or compression saves. Note: The 826 × 1157 px (@ 300 DPI) figure is a print-scan equivalent for 50 × 70 mm prints, not a universal requirement for online renewal.
Printed Photo Requirements (50 × 70 mm & 31–36 mm Head Height)
Printed photo requirements for paper submissions specify physical dimensions of 50 mm wide by 70 mm high (2 × 2¾ in) with head height from chin to crown between 31 mm and 36 mm (48%–54% of vertical height). Paper applications require one print to have a commercial studio stamp on the back.
IRCC Digital Visa, Study Permit & PR Portal Submissions
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) visa and Permanent Residence portals require portraits formatted to the distinct 50×70 mm (5:7) proportion with a plain white or light-coloured background.
Citizenship Application Photo Preparation
Prepare headshots with uniform light-coloured or white backdrops for Canadian citizenship grant and proof applications adhering to IRCC facial positioning rules.
How It Works in 3 Simple Steps
Upload Portrait for Framing Check
Upload a clean portrait to verify lighting, posture, and facial framing against official standards.
Select Workflow (Print vs Digital Renewal)
Align for printed photos (31–36 mm head height on 50×70 mm) or online renewal (45%–50% face height on 1200×1800 px).
Obtain Official Commercial File
For online renewal, obtain the unaltered original file from your commercial photographer as required by IRCC.
- Official IRCC online passport renewal specifications mandate an unaltered original photo file provided directly by a commercial photographer. IRCC strictly prohibits alterations, including cropping, resizing, retouching, or repeated compression saves. Modifyle is an educational framing reference; do not submit edited files in place of an original commercial studio file.
- In-person and mail-in Canadian passport applications mandate that physical prints carry a commercial photographer studio stamp and date on the back of one photo. Modifyle assists with sizing and framing; it cannot provide physical studio stamps or certify compliance.
- The 826 × 1157 px (@ 300 DPI) dimension is a raster/print equivalent for 50 × 70 mm physical paper prints, NOT a universal requirement for online passport renewal. Online renewal follows IRCC specifications (1200×1800 to 3000×4500 px, 45–50% face height).
- Do not apply the printed 31–36 mm head-height measurement to the digital online-renewal workflow. Modifyle cannot guarantee government acceptance.
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