Compress photo for Canadian passport application
Resize and compress a photo for an IRCC Canadian passport submission — 420 × 540 pixels, under 240 KB.
For Canadian Passport Photo
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IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) requires a specific photo size for a Canadian passport application. For the online uploaded version we target 420 × 540 pixels, JPG, under 240 KB. We center-crop your photo to a 7:9 ratio, resize to 420 × 540, and compress to fit.
The Canadian passport photo spec is stricter than most — face height, expression, background, and print size all matter. We handle the digital file size and pixel dimensions only. Check the IRCC guidance for composition rules before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
What are the IRCC passport photo requirements?
For a digital photo: 420 × 540 pixels minimum, JPG, under 240 KB. For printed photos the standard is 50 × 70 mm with face 31–36 mm tall. Background must be plain white or light grey.
Is the digital photo accepted for every passport service?
Digital photos are accepted for online applications and renewals. In-person applications still require printed photos taken by an approved photographer.
Can I crop my face in the photo?
The IRCC wants your face to fill a specific portion of the frame. Our tool does a center crop — pre-crop the image yourself if your face is not already centered and sized correctly.