Canada Passport & PR Photo 50×70mm Maker (Smart 4-Up 4×6" Layout)
Canadian Passport and Permanent Resident (PR) photos use a uniquely tall 50×70 mm frame that most drugstore kiosks get wrong. Our studio calibrates exact 31–36 mm IRCC crown-to-chin proportions and auto-rotates tiles on 4×6" paper to fit 4 full-size 50×70mm prints per sheet!
🔒 100% Client-Side Browser Privacy · Auto-selects IRCC 50×70 mm (591×827 px @ 300 DPI) + 4-up rotated 4×6" sheet
中文提示：专为加拿大护照与枫叶卡 (PR) 定制 50×70mm 大尺寸规格（面部高 31–36mm），独创 4×6 相纸横排算法可完整拼入 4 张加签照不裁边！
IRCC Canadian Passport Photo Specifications
| IRCC Rule | Exact Measurement | 300 DPI Studio Output |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Dimensions | 50 mm wide × 70 mm high (1.97 × 2.76 in) | 591 × 827 px |
| Face Height (Chin to Crown) | 31 mm to 36 mm (1-1/4 to 1-7/16 in) | 366 – 425 px target zone |
| Shoulders & Chest Framing | Squared to camera, upper shoulders clearly visible | Generous lower torso area |
| 4×6" Sheet Packing | 4 photos (auto-rotated 2×2 landscape grid) | 1800 × 1200 px @ 300 DPI |
| A4 Sheet Packing | 9 photos (3×3 upright grid with cut lanes) | 2480 × 3508 px @ 300 DPI |
Canada 50×70mm Photo Pricing: Shoppers Drug Mart / Walmart CA vs. DIY
| Channel | Retail Counter Cost (2 Prints) | Our Digital + 4-Up 4×6" Sheet | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online IRCC PR / Study / Visitor Portal | CA$19.99 – $24.99 digital fee | $0.00 Free 591×827 px PNG export | Exceeds IRCC 420×540 px minimum |
| Shoppers Drug Mart / Staples CA | CA$21.99 + HST (2 prints) | CA$0.35 4×6" print (4 rotated 50×70mm tiles) | Note: Mail-in passports require studio stamp |
| US Drugstore (CVS/Walgreens) for Dual Citizens | Rarely carries 50×70mm die cutter! | $0.39 4×6" sheet + precision ruler cut lines | Solves #1 US-based Canadian renewal headache |
How to Prepare Compliant Canadian 50×70mm Photos
- Take a well-lit, front-facing portrait with squared shoulders and a neutral closed-mouth expression (no teeth showing).
- Launch the Canada 50×70mm preset above and align your crown and chin inside the 31–36 mm biometric guide bands.
- Check that plenty of upper shoulder and white headroom remain visible — Canadian photos deliberately leave more margin around the head than European 35×45mm prints.
- Download the single 591×827 px digital PNG for online PR portals for free, or unlock the 4-up 4×6" sheet to cut four crisp 50×70mm prints.
Important IRCC Commercial Photographer Stamp Note
- Paper passport vs. online PR portal: While digital Express Entry / PR portals accept clean DIY digital uploads, physical mail-in Canadian passport applications require studio name/date/guarantor endorsements on the back of one print — verify current IRCC instructions for your application channel.
- Flash glare on forehead or cheeks: Diffuse window light outperforms direct phone flash every time.
- Tilted shoulders: Keep both shoulders level and facing directly toward the camera lens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does your 4x6 sheet fit 4 Canadian 50x70mm photos while other tools only fit 2?
Placed upright (827px tall), only one row of two 50x70mm photos fits on a 1200px-tall 4x6 sheet. Our layout engine rotates each 50x70mm tile 90 degrees (827x591 px), packing a 2x2 grid of 4 full-resolution 300 DPI photos!
What is the exact pixel size for a digital Canada PR photo at 300 DPI?
At 300 DPI, 50x70 mm equals 591 x 827 pixels, meeting IRCC's minimum 420x540 px digital upload requirement with extra sharpness.
Can I smile in a Canadian passport or PR photo?
No. IRCC strictly requires a neutral facial expression with eyes open and mouth closed — no smiling or frowning.