Canada visa document sizes
| Document | Pixels | File size | Print size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 420 × 540 px | 60–4000 KB | 35 × 45 mm | JPG |
Background: plain white or light-coloured. Head 31–36 mm from chin to crown. At least 420 × 540 px, up to 4 MB. Check the upload page before you submit: sizes can differ by application centre.
How to resize your Canada visa photo in 4 steps
- The Canada visa photo preset (420 × 540 px, 60–4000 KB) is already selected.
- Add your photo from the gallery, or open the camera.
- Drag and zoom to set the frame; turn on clean-up for a white background.
- When the green ACCEPTED stamp shows, download the JPG and upload it to the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Canada visa photo size?
420 × 540 pixels, between 60–4000 KB, in JPG format. Print size 35 × 45 mm. Check the current Canada visa notification before you submit, because sizes can change each year.
How do I reduce my Canada visa photo to 4000 KB?
Add the photo above, adjust the frame and download. PixFit sets the pixels and finds the JPG quality that lands inside 60–4000 KB.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Resizing and compression happen in your browser. The file stays on your phone or computer.
Why does the Canada visa portal reject my photo?
Usually the file is above 4000 KB or below 60 KB, the pixels are wrong, or it is not a JPG. PixFit fixes all three and shows a green ACCEPTED stamp when the file is inside the range.
What if the official size changes?
PixFit re-checks Canada visa notifications and shows the last verified date on this page. If your notification differs, use Resize image and enter its numbers.