Canada Citizenship Application Photo Size & Free Resizer
For an online citizenship grant application, IRCC asks for one digital photo taken by a commercial photographer or studio, at least 420 x 540 pixels, about 240 kB and no more than 4 MB, as a JPG/JPEG with minimal compression. The photo frame is 50 mm wide by 70 mm high, with the face 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown.
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)
The photo must be unaltered: no colour, brightness or contrast changes, no background swaps and no retouching. If the photographer cannot give you a digital file, IRCC allows you to scan or photograph a printed copy, but a file straight from the studio is safer.
This tool produces 591 x 827 pixels (50 x 70 mm at 300 DPI), above the minimum, on a white background.
Canada Citizenship Application Photo requirements
| Print size | 50 x 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Pixels (this tool) | 591 x 827 |
| File size | under 4000 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
Pixels here are calculated from the official print size.
Official source: www.canada.ca · checked 2026-10-12
How to make your Canada Citizenship Application Photo in 4 steps
- Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain white or light-coloured).
- Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
- The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
- Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.
Common reasons this photo is rejected
- Edited images, including red-eye or blemish removal.
- Shadows behind the ears or on the background, or poor contrast with the background.
- Sunglasses or tinted lenses, even prescription ones, or glare on glasses.
- Smiling or an open mouth, or a face not square to the camera.
- Hands or other objects in the picture, or the wrong file format.
Frequently asked questions
How old can my citizenship photo be?
It must reflect your current appearance and be taken no more than 6 months before you submit.
Can I wear a head covering?
Only if worn daily for religious or medical reasons, with your full face visible and no shadow on it. With medical headwear or a nasal cannula you also include a signed letter explaining why.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
What is the Canada Citizenship Application Photo size in pixels?
591 x 827 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Canada Citizenship Application Photo.
What is the Canada Citizenship Application Photo size in KB?
The file must be under 4000 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.
What is the Canada Citizenship Application Photo size in cm, mm or inches?
50 x 70 mm.
How do I resize a photo for the Canada Citizenship Application Photo online?
Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.
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