PhotoSizeCheck

Canada PR Card Photo Size & Free Resizer

For an online PR card application, IRCC asks for a digital .jpg/.jpeg photo between 715 x 1000 and 2000 x 2800 pixels, 4 MB or less, on a plain, untextured white background, taken no more than 12 months before you apply.

715 x 1000 pxmax 4 MB50 x 70 mmBackground: plain, untextured white
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Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

On paper you send 2 identical photos, 50 mm wide by 70 mm high, with the head 31 to 36 mm from chin to crown, professionally printed on high-quality photo paper. The back of one photo must show your name and date of birth, the date it was taken and the studio's name and full address; stick-on labels are not accepted.

This tool outputs 715 x 1000 pixels, the minimum digital size, on a white background and well under 4 MB.

Canada PR Card Photo requirements

Print size50 x 70 mm
Pixels (this tool)715 x 1000
File sizeunder 4000 KB
FormatJPG / JPEG
BackgroundPlain, untextured white

Official rule: 715 x 1000 to 2000 x 2800 pixels, JPEG, 4 MB or less, plain white background. We output 715 x 1000.

Official source: www.canada.ca · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your Canada PR Card Photo in 4 steps

  1. Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain, untextured white).
  2. Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
  3. The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
  4. Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear glasses in my PR card photo?

Yes, if your eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare on the lenses.

Can I wear a head covering?

Only if you wear it daily for religious or medical reasons, and your face, including around your ears, must be clearly visible.

Are there special rules for babies?

Child photos follow the same rules. IRCC says a newborn's photo may be taken while the child sits in a car seat.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the Canada PR Card Photo size in pixels?

715 x 1000 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Canada PR Card Photo.

What is the Canada PR Card Photo size in KB?

The file must be under 4000 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the Canada PR Card Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

50 x 70 mm.

How do I resize a photo for the Canada PR Card Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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