| Formats offered | PNG overlay + instructions |
| IRCC target on upload | 35×45 mm / 420×540 px, not a file-size issue |
What's inside
- Printable ruler for a paper photo
- On-screen crop overlay showing head-height zone
This is a demo starter file, replace the placeholder content with your real information before submitting anything to IRCC.
Once your file doesn't fit
Every template here is built to fit inside IRCC's rules from the start, but real documents don't always cooperate. If a file comes back oversized, won't merge, or needs a signature, these are the exact tools for this template:
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canada visa photo?
35 × 45 mm printed, with the head 31-36 mm chin to crown, digitally, 420 × 540 pixels is the common spec.
Can I crop my own visa photo?
Yes, the free Canada Visa Photo tool linked here locks the crop to the exact 35:45 ratio and exports at the right pixel size.
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