Canada Visa Photo Maker
Canadian visitor, study and work visa photos are 35×45mm on a plain white or light background, following IRCC's requirements. This maker sizes the head, sets the background and checks compliance, all in your browser.
Accepted for: Visa / Study / Work / Visitor, PR / Express Entry, Online passport renewal.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — what gets Canada photos accepted
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the official colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glare or tint on glasses
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Canada visa photo specification
- Print size
- 50 × 70 mm
- Visa/permit print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 31–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Background
- #FFFFFF
- Digital size
- —
- File size
- 240–5120 KB
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- allowed if no glare and eyes clearly visible
- Expression
- neutral only
Good to know
This covers Canada's 35×45mm photo for visas, study and work permits, PR/Express Entry and online passport renewal. The printed passport booklet photo is different: it needs a commercial photographer's certification and a guarantor signature, which a self-serve tool can't provide.
Official sourceVerification status: Confirmed against the official government source.
Canada visa photo specification
IRCC asks for a 35×45mm photo with the face (chin to crown) measuring 31–36mm, on a plain white or light-coloured background with even lighting and no shadows. You'll need a neutral expression with the mouth closed, and the photo has to be recent.
Digital upload vs. printed photo
Some applications take a printed 35×45mm photo, while online IRCC portals accept a digital file with their own size limits. The maker produces both a print-ready file and an image you can compress to the portal's file-size cap with the resize tool.
Same photo for study and work permits
The 35×45mm white-background photo works across Canadian visitor visas, study permits and work permits. Always verify the latest photo and file requirements on the IRCC website, since digital caps can differ by stream.
Meeting the Canada upload file-size limit
Online Canada uploads accept roughly 240–5120 KB. If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canada visa photo?
35×45mm with the head 31–36mm from chin to crown, on a plain white or light background.
Does a Canada visa photo need a white background?
A plain white or light-coloured, evenly lit background with no shadows. The tool applies a compliant background automatically.
Can I use the same photo for a study or work permit?
Yes. Canadian visitor visas, study permits and work permits all use the same 35×45mm photo specification.
How do I meet the IRCC online file-size limit?
Make the 35×45mm photo here, then use the resize-to-KB tool to compress it to the limit shown on your IRCC application.
What size is a Canada visa photo?
A Canada visa photo is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a Canada visa photo need?
Plain white or light-coloured, uniform, no shadows. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a Canada visa photo?
Your head should measure 31–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a Canada visa photo?
Glasses: allowed if no glare and eyes clearly visible. Expression: neutral only.
What file size does the Canada online visa upload need?
Online uploads typically accept 240–5120 KB, so compress your photo to fit if needed.
Is the Canada visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.