Crop a photo to 50 × 70 mm — Canada PR travel document (PRTD)
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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 |
| Head, chin to crown | 31–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
For upload the file must stay under 4 MB — 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 PR travel document (PRTD) — 50 × 70 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
PR travel document (PRTD)this page
study permit
- super visa 35 × 45 mm
- visa 35 × 45 mm
- 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: plain white background.
- 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 permanent residents outside Canada without a valid PR card
- The PRTD application lists no photograph; the PR card you apply for after returning takes 2 identical 50 × 70 mm photos, or 1 digital photo online
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 22 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- IRCC, Guide 5529 «Applying for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)» (modified 30 July 2025): the documents you must submit are a «Copy of your current and valid passport», copies of all pages of the passports or travel documents used in the past five years, proof that you met the residency obligation and a copy of the fee receipt; no photograph is listed. If the application is approved, «you will be issued a PRTD counterfoil in your passport».
- IRCC, Document Checklist IMM 5644 (12-2024), shared by the PR card and PRTD applications: «Photos must follow the Photograph Specifications for Permanent Resident Cards» (two photos on paper, one photo uploaded front and back online) is listed only under «Applying for a permanent resident card (PR card)»; under «Applying for a permanent resident travel document (PRTD)» the checklist asks for copies of all pages of the passports or travel documents used in the past five years.
- IRCC, «Apply for a permanent resident travel document» (modified 19 October 2026): the fee is $50; the PRTD is for a permanent resident outside Canada without a valid PR card who returns by airplane, boat, train or bus; «A PRTD is normally only valid for one single entry. You should apply for a new PR card as soon as you return to Canada.»
- IRCC, «Permanent resident photos» (modified 26 March 2026), the photo for that PR card: on paper «You’ll need to send 2 identical photos with your application»; «Photo size: 50 mm wide by 70 mm high (2 inches wide by 2¾ inches long)»; head from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (not including hair) between 31 mm and 36 mm; online, photo dimensions between 715 × 1000 and 2000 × 2800 pixels, a file of 4 MB or less, .jpeg or .jpg.
IRCC Guide 5529 for the PRTD and the permanent resident photo specifications ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a PR travel document (PRTD) 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. 31–36 mm chin to crown.
What background does this document need?
Plain white background.
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 — after cropping, save as JPEG and check the size.