Canada Visitor Visa photo (35 x 45 mm): Photo Resizer
As last checked on 26 September 2026, Canada visa asks for: Photo 413×531 px, up to 500 KB, JPEG. The free tool below sets these numbers for you and runs entirely in your browser.
IRCC's visa photo specification requires a frame of at least 35 mm x 45 mm with head height 31-36 mm. Get your Canada visa photo to the exact required size in seconds — free, private, and entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
| Document | Dimensions | File size | Format | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 413 × 531 px (35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI) | up to 500 KB | JPEG | Plain white / light |
Photo
- Dimensions
- 413 × 531 px (35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI)
- File size
- up to 500 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- Plain white / light
Source: IRCC - Visa application photograph specifications · Last checked 26 September 2026.
⚠️ Specs change between notifications — always verify with the latest official notification before you upload.
✉️ Report a wrong size Opens your email app with the exam and page filled in. Paste the link to the notice that shows the correct size.
- Photo: Head 31-36 mm of 45 mm.
What else does Canada visa require?
- Print: at least 35 mm x 45 mm, head (chin to crown) 31-36 mm, plain white or light background, neutral expression, taken within 6 months.
How do I resize my Canada visa files?
- Open the tool above and upload your file (JPG, PNG, WEBP or iPhone HEIC).
- The Canada visa preset sets Photo 413×531 px, up to 500 KB automatically.
- Crop to frame your face (or your signature), optionally fix the background, then Download when the badge is green.
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Canada visa uploads: frequently asked questions
What is the Canada visa Photo size?
413 × 531 pixels, up to 500 KB, JPEG, background: Plain white / light. Last checked 26 September 2026 — confirm with the latest notification.
Are my Canada visa photo and signature uploaded to your server?
No. Cropping, resizing and compression happen in your browser. No file is uploaded or stored.
What if the Canada visa notification changes the size?
Specs can change every cycle. Check the new Canada visa notification; if the numbers differ, paste the new requirement into the tool's “Not listed?” box or type the pixels and KB — and tell us so we can update the preset.
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