Canadian passport photo specifications
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Print size | 50×70 mm |
| Face size | 31–36 mm from chin to crown |
| Background | White or light grey |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Format | JPEG for digital |
Unique Canadian requirements
- Canada uses a larger photo size (50×70 mm) compared to most countries.
- A guarantor must sign the back of physical photo prints.
- The face must be between 31–36 mm from chin to natural top of head.
- Photos must be unaltered — no retouching or digital manipulation.
How to prepare
Use PhotoResizer.in for digital resizing. For print, ensure the photo meets 50×70 mm dimensions at 300 DPI (approximately 591×827 px).
Technical Verification & Standards Compliance for Digital Submissions
When uploading photographs, signatures, or official records to government portals, visa processing systems, or recruitment boards, strict automated validation scripts evaluate both visual clarity and physical file parameters. Minor errors—such as non-standard aspect ratios, improper pixel dimensions, high compression artifacts, or unstripped EXIF headers—frequently trigger instant system rejections.
Image Dimension & Aspect Ratio Math
Official forms specify exact physical measurements (e.g., 3.5cm × 4.5cm) or pixel boundaries (e.g., 350×450px). Converting physical units into digital resolution requires applying exact DPI scales: Pixels = (Millimeters / 25.4) × DPI.
Local WebBrowser Compression Engine
PhotoResizer.in uses client-side HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly algorithms to compress image streams down to specific KB limits (10KB, 20KB, 50KB, 100KB, 200KB) entirely inside your web browser. Visual data never leaves your device.