Passport Photo Maker
Crop photos to official passport and visa sizes with print sheets
100% free. Runs entirely in your browser - your files and data never leave your device and nothing is uploaded to any server.
Drop a portrait photo or click to upload
Head centered, plain background works best · never uploaded
About this tool
Visitor visas, study permits and work permits for Canada use a smaller photo than the Canadian passport: 35 x 45 mm. Most applications are made online through IRCC, so you often need a digital image that matches the same proportions, as well as prints for biometrics or paper files. Cropped here, the file is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI, and the 4x6 sheet carries eight prints - not to be confused with the 50 x 70 mm passport photo.
How to use this tool
- Take the photoFace the camera against a plain light background with even lighting and no shadows.
- Choose the visa size, not the passport sizeMake sure you are on the 35 x 45 mm visa format - the Canadian passport page uses a larger 50 x 70 mm frame.
- Upload or printUse the digital file in your IRCC online application, and print the sheet if a paper copy is requested.
Photos for IRCC applications
IRCC photo specifications follow the 35 x 45 mm standard with the head 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown on a plain, light background. For online applications, upload the digital file from this tool; keep prints for any paper application or appointment that asks for them. Do not confuse this with the 50 x 70 mm passport photo - it is one of the most common mix-ups in Canadian paperwork.
Digital photos for an IRCC online application
Most visitor visa, study permit and work permit applications are made through an online IRCC account, where you upload the photo as a file. The image should be a clear, recent colour photo with the full face and the top of the shoulders, against a plain light background, and with a neutral expression.
Keep the original high-resolution photo and crop it here to the 35 x 45 mm proportion, then upload that file. If you are later asked for prints - for a paper application or a biometrics appointment - use the same crop, so the photo on file and the printed copies match.
Key features
- The correct 35 x 45 mm size for visas, not the 50 x 70 mm passport format.
- A digital file and a print sheet from the same crop.
Common uses
- Visitor visa, study permit and work permit applications to Canada.
- Digital photos for IRCC online applications.
- Printed photos for paper applications or biometrics appointments.
Tips for better results
- Use the digital file for online IRCC forms.
- Keep the same photo for all family members' style consistency.
Mistakes to avoid
- Using the 50 x 70 mm passport size.
- Uploading a cropped selfie with a busy background.
Frequently asked questions
35 mm x 45 mm, with the head 31-36 mm from chin to crown.
No - passports use 50 x 70 mm.
Yes - most IRCC applications accept a digital photo.