Government of Canada spec

Canada passport photo Online

Turn one selfie into a government-compliant 50 × 70 mm passport photo — correct head size, plain white or light-coloured, no shadows background — in about 30 seconds. No studio, no appointment.

50 × 70 mm Plain white or light-coloured Print-ready 4×6 sheet Spec-correct or money back

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Upload a selfie Front-facing, good light. JPG or PNG, up to 12 MB.
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$6.99one-time · no subscription

Removes the watermark · exact 50 × 70 mm · plus a print-ready 4×6 sheet.

Canada passport photo requirements

OfficeSnap sizes your photo to every one of these automatically.

Size50 × 70 mm
Head height31–36 mm, chin to crown
BackgroundPlain white or light-coloured, no shadows
ResolutionHigh-resolution print
ExpressionNeutral, both eyes open, mouth closed
RecencyTaken within the last 6 months

Official source: Government of Canada. Requirements can change — verify against the official page before submitting.

Canada asks that passport photos be produced by a commercial photographer. OfficeSnap gives you a correctly-sized, spec-compliant file to print — confirm your photographer / print shop requirements before submitting.

Three steps, about 30 seconds

No photographer, no studio session, no printing errors.

1

Upload a selfie

Any clear, front-facing phone photo. One is all it takes.

2

Generate

We crop to the exact 50 × 70 mm spec and set the correct background and head size.

3

Download & print

Get the digital file for online forms plus a 4×6 sheet for any pharmacy kiosk.

Simple, one-time pricing

Preview free. Pay only when you download. No subscription, ever.

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Compliant passport photo

$6.99 one-time
  • Exact government-spec size
  • Watermark-free digital file
  • Print-ready 4×6 sheet
  • Spec-correct or money back
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Questions

What are the Canada passport photo requirements?

A Canada passport photo must be 50 × 70 mm, in colour, on a plain white or light-coloured, no shadows background, with the head 31–36 mm, chin to crown. Expression neutral, both eyes open, taken within the last 6 months.

Is the OfficeSnap photo accepted?

OfficeSnap sizes your photo to the Government of Canada passport-photo specification. Sizing is guaranteed to spec or your money back. We don’t issue or certify official documents — you submit the file yourself.

How much does a Canada passport photo cost?

Generating and previewing is free. Downloading the compliant, watermark-free photo plus a print-ready 4×6 sheet is a one-time $6.99. No subscription.

Can I print it at home or at a pharmacy?

Yes. The download includes a 4×6 inch sheet for any pharmacy kiosk or home printer, plus the single digital file for online applications.

Anything specific to Canada?

Canada asks that passport photos be produced by a commercial photographer. OfficeSnap gives you a correctly-sized, spec-compliant file to print — confirm your photographer / print shop requirements before submitting.