Canada Passport Photo Resizer — 3:2 portrait, 1200–3000 px wide, 200 KB to 5120 KB
Canadian Passport Application · Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Resize and compress your photograph to what the Canadian Passport Application application accepts: 3:2 portrait, 1200–3000 px wide, 200 KB to 5120 KB. Runs entirely on your device, so your photo is never uploaded to a server.
Upload your photograph
JPG, PNG or WEBP — drag it here, or choose a file
Your image is processed on your own device and is never uploaded.
Required specification
| Dimensions | 1200 × 1800 pixels (3:2 portrait, 1200–3000 px wide) |
|---|---|
| File size | 200 KB – 5120 KB |
| Format | JPEG |
| Background | Plain white or very light |
| Name & date on image | Not required |
| Posts covered | Canadian passport photo sizing reference |
Check these figures against your notification
IRCC’s digital photo standard for online passport renewal: 3:2 portrait, 1200–3000 px wide, 200 KB to 5 MB. This exam is not individually confirmed here, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may publish different figures for the current cycle. Compare against your notice before uploading.
Why photographs get rejected for Canada Passport
- IRCC explicitly forbids any software editing, cropping or filtering of the submitted photo — use this tool only to check your photographer’s raw output matches the required size, not to edit a file you plan to upload as-is
- Any software editing, cropping or filtering — IRCC rejects edited photos outright, even brightness or contrast changes
- Photo not taken by a commercial photographer in person (no selfies)
- Chin-to-crown face height outside 45–50% of the photo height
- Aspect ratio other than 3:2 portrait
- Shadow or glare across the face or background
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this tool to edit a photo I already have for my Canadian passport?
IRCC explicitly rejects any digitally edited photo, even minor brightness or crop adjustments. Use this tool before your photo is taken — to confirm the dimensions your photographer needs to hit — not to resize a file afterward.
Does this tool upload my photo anywhere?
No. Cropping, resizing and compression all run inside your browser using the Canvas API. The image never leaves your device — you can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool still works.