Passport · Canada
Canada Passport Photo Size Online
A Canadian passport photo for online renewal must be a JPG/JPEG file, 1,200–3,000 pixels wide and 1,800–4,500 pixels tall, between 200 KB and 5 MB and with the head filling 45–50% of the photo's height. This is the rule published by the Government of Canada (IRCC), last checked by Maru on 10 October 2026. Maru resizes and checks your photo to match, in your browser.
RequirementCanada Passport Photo Size Online
Drop a photo here, or take one.
JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC · stays on this device
4 rules to meet
- Dimensions1,200–3,000 × 1,800–4,500 px
- File size200 KB–5 MB
- FormatJPG
- Head size (guide)45–50% of height
Processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
02 — Requirement
The rule, from the source
| Rule | Official value and source |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,200–3,000 px “be at least 1,800 pixels high by 1,200 pixels wide … be no larger than 4,500 pixels high by 3,000 pixels wide” Government of Canada: Canadian passport photos (online renewal) |
| Height | 1,800–4,500 px “be at least 1,800 pixels high by 1,200 pixels wide … be no larger than 4,500 pixels high by 3,000 pixels wide” Government of Canada: Canadian passport photos (online renewal) |
| File size | 200 KB–5 MB “be between 200 KB and 5 MB in size” Government of Canada: Canadian passport photos (online renewal) |
| Format | JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) “Your photo must be in .jpeg or .jpg format.” Government of Canada: Canadian passport photos (online renewal) |
| Head height | 45%–50% of photo height “have a chin-to-crown (top of head) measurement that's between 45% and 50% of the photo's height” Government of Canada: Canadian passport photos (online renewal) |
03 — How to
Get it right the first time
- 01Take a photo facing the camera against a plain, light wall, or choose one you already have.
- 02Drop it into the tool above. Nothing is uploaded; it stays on your device.
- 03Drag and zoom until your head sits inside the guide.
- 04Press Fix & check. Maru resizes and compresses it, then grades every rule.
- 05Download the file and upload it to your application.
Common reasons photos are rejected
- The image is smaller than 1,200 pixels wide by 1,800 pixels high, or larger than 3,000 by 4,500.
- The file is under 200 KB or over 5 MB.
- The chin-to-crown measurement is outside 45–50% of the photo's height.
- The file is not a .jpeg or .jpg.
04 — Questions
Canada Passport Photo Size Online: questions
What size is a Canadian passport photo for online renewal?
At least 1,200 pixels wide by 1,800 pixels high and no larger than 3,000 by 4,500, between 200 KB and 5 MB, in .jpeg or .jpg format, according to canada.ca.
How big should my head be?
Chin to crown must be between 45% and 50% of the photo's height. Maru's crop guide marks that band.
Can I use my printed photo size online?
No. Printed photos are 50 mm by 70 mm; online renewal uses pixel rules. Use the printed-photo page for prints.
Why is my file too small?
Online renewal needs at least 200 KB. Maru raises the quality to reach it.
Does Maru upload my photo?
No. It never leaves your device.
05 — Related
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