🇨🇦Canada ID Card Photo for $1
Get a compliant 2" × 2.8" (50 × 70 mm) photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
420×540px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
Canada ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 2" × 2.8" (50 × 70 mm) |
| Digital size | 420 × 540 px (min) to 4800 × 6000 px (max) |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 31-36mm from chin to crown of head |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 4096 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect id card photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wearing glasses — Glasses are not allowed in Canadian ID photos since November 2017
Wrong head size — Head must measure 31-36mm from chin to crown
Red-eye in photo — Photos with red-eye effect will be rejected
Shadows on face or background — Uniform lighting required with no shadows
Face not square to camera — Full face must be directly facing camera
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 2" × 2.8" (50 × 70 mm).
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Where to print
- Shoppers Drug Mart ~CAD $0.30
- Walmart ~CAD $0.25
- Costco(membership required) ~CAD $0.20
- London Drugs ~CAD $0.30
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 420×540px to 4800×6000px |
| Max file size | 4096 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (7:9) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Canada provincial ID photo?
50mm × 70mm (about 2 × 2.75 inches). Provincial ID cards follow the same photo standard as Canadian passports.
Can I wear glasses in my Canada provincial ID photo?
No. Since November 2017, glasses are not allowed in Canadian ID photos, even if they are prescription.
What is a provincial ID card used for?
A provincial ID card (also called a Photo Card or BC Services Card) serves as government-issued photo identification for non-drivers. It can be used for banking, travel within Canada, and age verification.
Are the requirements the same across all provinces?
Most provinces follow the federal 50×70mm standard, but some may have slight variations. Our photo meets the federal standard accepted by all provinces.
Ready to create your id card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
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Official source: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/transport/road/driver-licensing.html