35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) · 413 × 531 px · 31–36 mm · white or light grey
Official measurements
The office that issues this document does not accept a photo whose background has been removed or replaced. Take the photo against a plain white or light wall and use the free crop.
Choose a photo, line your face up with the guides, then download the photo at the exact pixel size and a print sheet with as many copies as fit. Your photo is processed on your device and not uploaded.
Before you start: stand in front of a plain white or light wall, ask someone else to take the photo, face even light (a window works well), and turn off filters and beauty mode.
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This free tool only crops and resizes. It does not change the background or the lighting, and it cannot guarantee that your photo will be accepted.
Many governments, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Korea, Taiwan and China for passports, reject photos whose background has been digitally removed or replaced. For those, take the photo against a plain white or light wall and use the free No-edit crop.
Need a plain background for a CV, a form or a studio-size print? The AI tool swaps it in for 10 credits (≈ US$0.40 on the Starter plan). It does not fix lighting or shadows.
IRCC's temporary resident (visitor) visa uses a frame of at least 35 × 45 mm with a 31–36 mm head from chin to crown, on plain white or a light colour, not the 50 × 70 mm passport photo. Paper applications need two identical photos.
Photo check
Do this, avoid that
DoSoft window light, plain wall
AvoidHarsh overhead light, busy background
DoNeutral expression, eyes open, hair off the face
AvoidBig smile, tilted head, sunglasses
What the Canadian visa photo needs
A Canadian visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, which is 1.38 × 1.77 in. The editor exports it at 413 × 531 px, enough for a sharp print at 300 dpi.
The rule measures the head from the chin to the top of the hair: it must be 31–36 mm, which is 69–80% of the photo height. The editor draws this band on the frame so you can place the chin inside it.
Accepted backgrounds: white or light grey. Use one plain colour with no shadows or patterns; the editor starts with white.
On a 4 × 6 in (10 × 15 cm) sheet, 8 photos fit with cut lines. Print it at 100% scale, not “fit to page”, and cut along the lines.
The same 35 × 45 mm size is also used for: UK passport photo, EU biometric and Schengen visa photo, German biometric photo, French passport and ID card photo, Italian passport photo, Australian passport photo, Indian passport photo, Japanese passport photo, Korean passport photo, Taiwan passport photo, and 35 × 45 mm photo. The head size or background can still differ, so choose the exact document.
Check the latest rules
These measurements were last checked on 2026-10-16 against the source above. Photo rules change and offices can be strict, so check your government's or embassy's current requirements before you print or submit. We cannot guarantee that a photo will be accepted.
FAQ
Questions about the Canadian visa photo
What size is a Canadian visa photo?
35 × 45 mm, which is 1.38 × 1.77 in. As a digital file it is 413 × 531 px.
How big should the head be in a Canadian visa photo?
31–36 mm from the chin to the top of the hair, which is 69–80% of the photo height.
What background colour does a Canadian visa photo need?
Accepted backgrounds: white or light grey. Use one plain colour with no shadows or patterns; the editor starts with white.
Can I print a Canadian visa photo at home or at a photo shop?
Yes. Download the 4 × 6 in sheet with 8 photos, print it at 100% scale on photo paper at home or at any photo lab, then cut along the lines.
Will my Canadian visa photo be accepted?
We cannot promise that. The editor helps you match the size and head height, but offices also check the background, lighting, expression, glasses and how recent the photo is. Check your government's latest rules before you submit.
How do I make a Canadian visa photo with Methodhelm?
Take a front-facing photo against a plain white or light wall, then open the free crop on this page. Choose your photo, line your face up with the 35 × 45 mm guides and download the photo or a print sheet. It runs on your device and keeps your original photo as it is.
Take the photo against a plain white or light wall, then crop it to 35 × 45 mm with the free tool on this page. It keeps your original photo, runs on your device and costs nothing.
