AI Photo Editor for Canadian Passport Photos
Fix rejected Canadian passport photos instantly. Meet IRCC requirements the first time.
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Built for Canadian Passport Applicants
Canadian passport photos have strict requirements: exactly 50mm x 70mm, white or light-colored background, face must be 31-36mm from chin to crown, neutral expression, no glasses allowed. One tiny mistake means rejection and starting over. EditThisPic fixes the most common rejection reasons - wrong background, glasses, shadows - in seconds. Get it right the first time.
Tools for Canadian Passport Photos
Change Background to White
Most common fix - IRCC requires white or light-colored background
Remove Glasses
Glasses are NOT allowed on Canadian passport photos - no exceptions
Remove Shadow
Face and background shadows cause rejections
Fix Color
Correct lighting issues that affect skin tone accuracy
Step-by-Step Guide
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Take or upload your photo
Take a photo against a white or light-colored wall, or upload an existing photo. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression - no smiling. Remove glasses before taking the photo (no exceptions for Canadian passports). Ensure your face takes up the proper proportion of the frame.
White background change: 20-25 seconds. Glasses removal: 30 seconds. Multiple fixes: may need 2 attempts.Canadian passports do NOT allow glasses under any circumstances - remove them before taking your photo or use EditThisPic to remove them digitally. -
Describe what needs fixing
Type your fix: 'change background to white for Canadian passport requirements' or 'remove glasses for passport photo, keep eyes natural.' Be specific about what's wrong. Combine fixes: 'change background to white and remove shadows from face for Canadian passport.'
Include 'for Canadian passport' in your prompt - it helps the AI understand the strict IRCC standards needed. -
Verify IRCC requirements
Check: background is white or light-colored (no patterns), no shadows on face or background, face measures 31-36mm from chin to crown (about 44-51% of photo height), neutral expression with mouth closed, both eyes open and visible, NO glasses, head centered and level, taken within last 12 months.
Canadian passport photos are 50mm wide x 70mm tall - taller than US photos. Make sure your face proportion is correct. -
Print at correct size and submit
Download your fixed photo. Print at exactly 50mm x 70mm (about 2 x 2.75 inches) on photo paper. Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, or London Drugs can print. Or use an online service. Include with your passport application - two identical photos required.
Canadian passport photos are TALLER than US photos (70mm vs 51mm). Confirm the print shop knows the correct Canadian size.
Copy-Paste Prompts for Canadian Passport Photos
change background to white or light gray for Canadian passport photo requirements, remove any shadows on background
IRCC requires white or light-colored background. This ensures a clean, uniform background that meets standards.
remove glasses for Canadian passport photo, keep eyes natural and open, maintain natural eye color and eye shape
Unlike US passports, Canada does NOT allow glasses under ANY circumstances. No medical exemptions. Remove them digitally.
remove all shadows from face and neck for Canadian passport photo, keep natural skin tones and features
Shadows from uneven lighting are a common rejection reason. This removes them while preserving natural appearance.
change background to white, remove glasses completely, keep eyes natural for Canadian passport requirements
Combine both common fixes in one prompt to save time.
Show 4 more prompts
correct the yellow indoor lighting to neutral, change background to white, maintain natural skin tones for Canadian passport
Indoor photos often have color casts. This fixes lighting while ensuring accurate skin tone representation.
remove the shadow on the wall behind my head, make entire background uniformly white for Canadian passport
Wall shadows are a subtle but common rejection reason. IRCC wants completely uniform background.
remove glasses and any glare reflections, ensure eyes are clearly visible and natural looking for passport photo
If your photo has glasses with glare, remove the glasses entirely rather than just the glare.
change background to white, remove glasses, remove all shadows, correct lighting for Canadian passport photo requirements
Use this comprehensive prompt when your photo has multiple issues to fix.
| Edit Type | Prompt | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrong background color | change background to white for Canadian passport |
20s | Try This → |
| Wearing glasses | remove glasses, keep eyes natural |
30s | Try This → |
| Face shadow | remove all shadows from face for passport photo |
25s | Try This → |
| Multiple issues | white background, remove glasses, remove shadows |
35s | Try This → |
Real Examples
Gray wall to passport white
Took photo at home against gray wall. IRCC requires white or light-colored background. One prompt fixed it.
Glasses removed for Canadian compliance
Only photo available had prescription glasses. Canada doesn't allow glasses on passport photos - no exceptions. Removed them digitally.
remove glasses for Canadian passport photo, keep eyes natural and open with natural eye color
Removed face shadow from DIY photo
DIY photo at home had window light creating shadow on face. IRCC rejects any face shadows. Fixed in 25 seconds.
remove all shadows from face for Canadian passport photo, keep natural skin tones
When Things Go Wrong
Background is white but not uniform
Why: The AI corrected the background but there are slight variations in brightness or a subtle color cast.
make background uniformly white with no variations, completely even lighting across entire background
Use 'uniformly white' to emphasize you need consistent brightness across the entire background.
Eyes look unnatural after glasses removal
Why: The AI had to reconstruct the eye area that was behind the lenses. Complex prescriptions are harder.
remove glasses and ensure eyes look natural, open, with correct eye color and natural highlights
Specify 'natural eye color' and 'keep eyes looking realistic' to guide the reconstruction.
Face looks washed out after shadow removal
Why: Aggressive shadow removal can flatten natural face contours and make skin look unnatural.
remove shadows from face but maintain natural skin tones and subtle facial contours, don't over-brighten
Add 'keep natural skin tones' to preserve realistic appearance while removing obvious shadows.
AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed
Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone. This happens with ambiguous requests.
Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt
Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.
Background has visible seams or edges around hair
Why: The AI didn't perfectly blend the new white background with your hair.
Tap markers on the seam areas, then: blend edges seamlessly with white background, smooth transition at hair
Hair edges are tricky. If you see halos, use markers to show exactly where edges need refinement.
IRCC will still reject this photo
Why: There are requirements beyond background and glasses: face size (31-36mm chin to crown), neutral expression, photo taken within 12 months, specific dimensions (50x70mm).
EditThisPic fixes technical issues (background, shadows, glasses) but can't fix face size proportions or photo age. Those require retaking.
Check all requirements at canada.ca/passports before submitting. AI can't fix every issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to mark the background before describing what I want changed?
No! Just describe what you need: 'change background to white for Canadian passport requirements' or 'remove glasses for passport photo.' The AI understands what 'background' and 'glasses' mean without marking. Only use markers if you need to refine edges after the first attempt.
What are the official Canadian passport photo requirements?
Size: 50mm x 70mm (2 x 2.75 inches). Background: White or light-colored, plain with no patterns. Face size: 31-36mm from chin to crown of head. Expression: Neutral with mouth closed, both eyes open. Glasses: NOT allowed - no exceptions. Taken: Within last 12 months. Head coverings: Only for religious reasons. Face must be directly facing camera with no shadows. Two identical photos required.
Can I wear glasses in a Canadian passport photo?
No. Canada does NOT allow glasses in passport photos under any circumstances. Unlike the US which allows medical exemptions, Canada has no exceptions. If you wear prescription glasses, you must remove them for the photo or use EditThisPic to remove them digitally while keeping your eyes looking natural.
Will IRCC accept a photo edited with AI?
Yes, as long as the final photo meets all official requirements. IRCC cares about technical compliance (correct background, no glasses, proper size, recent, shows your current appearance), not how you achieved it. EditThisPic fixes technical rejections like wrong background or glasses removal. Don't alter your actual facial features.
Why is the Canadian passport photo taller than US passport photos?
Canadian passport photos are 50mm x 70mm while US photos are 51mm x 51mm (square). The taller Canadian format ensures the face proportion requirement (31-36mm chin to crown) can be met while showing adequate shoulder area. Make sure your print shop knows the correct Canadian dimensions - they're different from US standards.
How do I measure if my face is 31-36mm in the photo?
The face measurement is from the bottom of your chin to the natural top of your head (crown, not top of hair). In a 70mm tall photo, this should be about 44-51% of the photo height. Most photo editing apps can help you verify this. If face proportion is wrong, you'll need to retake the photo - this can't be fixed with editing.
Where can I print Canadian passport photos?
Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Photo Centre, London Drugs, and Costco all offer passport photo printing. Confirm they know the Canadian size (50x70mm, not US size). You can also use online services. Cost is typically $15-25 CAD. Order extras - applications require 2 identical photos.
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