Crop a photo to 50 × 70 mm — Canada grant of citizenship
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 50 × 70 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 591 × 827 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1181 × 1654 px |
| Aspect ratio | 5:7 |
| Head, share of height | 44–51% of photo height |
| Background | Even plain background without shadows. #ffffff |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible without strong reflections. |
For upload the file must stay under 4 MB KB — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 44–51%
- 03
Save the 50 × 70 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Canada document
Canada does not use one frame for everything. This page is about grant of citizenship — 50 × 70 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
grant of citizenshipthis page
visa
- work permit 35 × 45 mm
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: even plain background without shadows.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 50 × 70 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 591 × 827 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Canada-specific things to know
- For the online application to become a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship)
- One colour digital photo is preferred; one digital black-and-white photo is also accepted
- Face 31–36 mm on a 50 × 70 mm frame, taken within the last 6 months
Printing on a single sheet
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 4 (2 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 16 (4 × 4)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Government of Canada / IRCC. Last checked against the official page on 25 Sep 2026.
What the source confirms
- IRCC «Citizenship grant online: photo specifications»: «1 colour digital photo (preferred) or 1 digital black-and-white photo», «50 mm wide X 70 mm high (2 inches wide X 2- 3/4 inches long)», «taken no more than 6 months before you submit your application».
- Same page: «The height of the face measures between 31 mm (1- 1/4 inches) and 36 mm (1- 7/16 inches)» from chin to crown of head (natural top of head) — 44-51 % of the 70 mm frame (31/70 = 44.3 %, 36/70 = 51.4 %).
- Same page: «a plain white or light-coloured background»; «eyes must be open and clearly visible», «mouth must be closed, with no smiling or frowning»; glasses only with the eyes clearly visible, «The frames must not cover your eyes», no glare on the lenses, «sunglasses or tinted eye glasses» rejected; hats and head coverings only when worn daily for religious beliefs or medical reasons and the full face is clearly visible.
- Same page, digital file: «JPG or JPEG file format with minimal compression», «at least 420 by 540 pixels», «approximately 240 kB in file size, but no more than 4 MB». The profile publishes the print-equivalent 50 x 70 mm frame and head band; the pixel and file limits are recorded here and not yet exported to printSpec.
Citizenship grant photo specifications: 50 x 70 mm and 31-36 mm head ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a grant of citizenship photo be in Canada?
50 × 70 mm. 44–51% of photo height.
How many pixels is 50 × 70 mm when printed?
591 × 827 px (300 dpi) · 1181 × 1654 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
44–51% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Even plain background without shadows.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.
How heavy may the file be for online upload?
For upload the file must stay under 4 MB KB — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.