Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Canada visa
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a Canada visa. Ready to print or upload.
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The document is already selected — the frame is locked to 35 × 45 mm. Drag the photo inside the frame; the shape cannot be broken.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 69–80%
- Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 69–80% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 31–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | White or light uniform 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. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 35 × 45 mm frame a head band of 69–80% is 31–36 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 45 mm of height that leaves 9–14 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 366–425 pixels tall — below 366 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
Do not confuse it with another Canada document
Canada does not use one frame for everything. This page is about visa — 35 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
- citizenship certificate 50 × 70 mm
- grant of citizenship 50 × 70 mm
- passport 50 × 70 mm
- permanent residence card 50 × 70 mm
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: white
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- 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 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Single photo submitted (two identical required) | Print second identical copy |
| Head height outside 31-36mm | Re-crop to IRCC spec |
| Tinted glasses or frame covering eye | Re-shoot without tinted lenses or with thinner frame |
| Digital under 420×540 px | Re-encode at higher resolution |
| Smile or non-neutral expression | Re-shoot neutral with closed mouth |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
Canada-specific things to know
- Photos may be COLOR or BLACK-AND-WHITE (most authorities require color)
- Background WHITE or LIGHT-COLOURED (flexible)
- Non-tinted prescription GLASSES ALLOWED if frame does not cover eyes
- TWO identical photos required for paper applications
- Hairpiece/cosmetic accessory OK if it does not disguise normal appearance
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Where these numbers come from
Source: Government of Canada / IRCC. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- Canadian visa applications require two photographs of the applicant and each accompanying family member.
- The photo frame must be at least 35 × 45 mm.
- Head size from chin to crown must be 31–36 mm.
- The face must be square to the camera with neutral expression and closed mouth.
- The photos must be clear, well defined, taken against a plain white or light-coloured background and not digitally altered.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 69–80% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
69–80% of photo height. 31–36 mm chin to crown.
White or light uniform background.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: white A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. 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 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.