Canada Visitor visa (TRV) Photo Maker
Create a 35 × 45 mm Canada visitor visa (TRV) photo from your own picture. Face detection, cropping and export all run in your browser.
The visitor visa photo (35 × 45 mm) is not the Canadian passport photo, which uses a different, larger format. Make sure you are on the right page for your document.
Background: the background must be plain white or light-coloured. The tool does not change the background for this document (the official source does not allow edited photos), so take the photo against a suitable plain wall.
The photo is too close. Retake it with more space around your head (above the hair, at the sides and down to the shoulders) so it can be cropped to the required size.
Background replacement is off for this document: the official source does not allow edited photos. Take the photo against a suitable plain wall.
Optional. A one-time download of about 16 MB, then the background is replaced with the required colour on your device. Your photo is not uploaded.
Red line = top of the head (not the hair), blue = eyes, green = chin. Drag a line onto the right spot, or use its ▲ ▼ buttons; the crop refits. Drag anywhere else to move the photo. The green band shows where the chin must end, the blue band where the eyes must be.
The tool only checks the size and position of the head. It does not check glasses, expression, background or lighting.
Guide lines are an aid, not a check by any authority. Always compare the result with the official requirements linked below.
Canada visitor visa (TRV) photo requirements
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height (chin to top of head, not hair) | 31–36 mm from chin to crown. IRCC defines the crown as the top of the head, or where the top of the skull would be if hair or a head covering hides it. |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured |
| Digital file from this tool | Exported at 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi), JPEG |
| Editing | Not allowed by the official source (background replacement is off) |
| Print sheet from this tool | 8 copies on 4×6 in (10×15 cm), 300 dpi |
Rules from the official source
- Photo frame at least 35 mm × 45 mm.
- Full front view of the head, face in the middle of the photo, showing the top of the shoulders.
- Neutral expression, neither frowning nor smiling, with the mouth closed.
- Non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible.
- Religious head coverings are allowed if your full facial features are not obscured.
- Taken within the last six months.
- Digital photos must not be altered in any way.
How to use the tool
- Take a front-facing photo in even light against a plain wall, or pick an existing one.
- Upload it. The tool finds your face, eyes and chin, and crops the photo to 35 × 45 mm.
- Place the red line where the top of your head would be without hair (this authority does not count the hair), and check the green line sits on your chin. The crop refits automatically.
- When the head position is within range and you have ticked the confirmation box, download the digital photo and/or the 4×6 in print sheet. If the tool says the photo is too close, retake it with more space around your head.
Common mistakes that lead to rejection
- Counting the hair as part of the head. IRCC measures 31–36 mm from the chin to the top of the head (the skull), not to the top of the hair.
- Tinted glasses, or frames that hide the eyes.
- Retouching or editing the digital photo, including changing the background. IRCC does not allow altered photos.
- Using the passport format instead of the 35 × 45 mm visa format.
- Smiling, raised eyebrows or an open mouth.
- Shadows on the face or on the wall behind you.
- Head too small or too large in the frame. Here the head is measured from the chin to the top of the head, not to the top of the hair.
- Photo taken too close, so the top of the head or the shoulders are cut off.
- Tilted head or looking away from the camera.
- Busy or coloured background instead of a plain wall.
Editing and retouching
Not allowed by the official source. The source says: If the photographs are digital, they must not be altered in any way.
Source.
This tool only offers background replacement where an official source explicitly allows editing.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Canada visitor visa photo?
IRCC asks for a photo frame of at least 35 mm × 45 mm, with the head between 31 mm and 36 mm from chin to crown, on a plain white or light-coloured background.
Does the hair count in the head height?
No. IRCC defines the crown as the top of the head, or where the top of the skull would be if it is hidden by hair or a head covering. On this page the red line marks the top of the head, not the hair.
Can I change the background of my photo?
No. IRCC states that digital photographs must not be altered in any way, so background replacement is switched off on this page. Take the photo against a plain white or light-coloured wall instead.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Face detection, cropping and export all run inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Official source
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html. Page dated . Last verified by us: . Rules can change, so always check the official page before you apply.
PhotoID Ready is independent and not affiliated with any government agency. Whether a photo is accepted is always decided by the issuing authority.
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