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Canada Passport Photo Digital Size

Canada asks for a JPEG with minimum pixel dimensions and a file size between 200 KB and 5 MB. Check the numbers and prepare your file here.

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How small does it need to be?

Your result is saved as a JPG, the format almost every upload form accepts. We search for the best quality that fits your limit, and only shrink the dimensions if quality alone can’t get there.

The digital requirements in short

According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (page checked October 2026): JPEG (.jpg) format, portrait orientation with a 3:2 aspect ratio, at least 1,200 pixels wide by 1,800 pixels high, no larger than 3,000 by 4,500 pixels, and a file size between 200 KB and 5 MB. The head, from chin to crown, should be 45% to 50% of the photo height. The photo can be color or black and white and must be saved directly from the camera's original file; scans of printed photos are not accepted. Always confirm the live rules on the official Canada.ca page.

Preparing your file

If your original is over 5 MB, compress it here with the 2 MB target. Then check the result: the size shown must be between 200 KB and 5 MB, and the image must still be at least 1,200 by 1,800 pixels. Do not shrink it further, because Canada also has a minimum.

Checklist

JPEG, portrait, 3:2 ratio
1,200×1,800 px up to 3,000×4,500 px
200 KB to 5 MB
Original camera file, not a scan

Important

This page helps with file size and format only. Rules can change, so check Canada.ca before you apply. See also photo sizes by country.

Frequently asked questions

What is the digital passport photo size for Canada?

The photo must be a JPEG in portrait orientation with a 3:2 aspect ratio, at least 1,200 pixels wide by 1,800 pixels high and no larger than 3,000 by 4,500 pixels.

What file size does Canada accept?

Between 200 KB and 5 MB. Unlike many portals, Canada sets a minimum as well as a maximum, so do not compress the file to a tiny size.

Can I upload a scan of a printed photo?

No. The official requirements say the file must be saved directly from the camera's original file; scans of printed photos are not accepted.

How do I get a large photo under 5 MB?

Compress it here with the 2 MB target. Then check that the final size shown is between 200 KB and 5 MB and that the dimensions are still at least 1,200 by 1,800 pixels.

Does FitImage fix head size or background?

No. It only helps with file size and format. Head size, background, lighting and expression must meet the official rules at the time you take the photo.