How idPhotoDIY works
Create your passport / visa photos online for printing and online submission

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How it works

1. Take a picture

Take several photos with a camera or smartphone. No need to worry about the background as our system will remove or change the background for you.

2. Crop the photo

Crop your photo to the correct ID or passport size photo. Over 50 templates available!

3. Download and print

Download your photo and print it at any photo store or online. Single digital photo is also available.

Canada Canadian Firearms License (PAL) Photo Size Requirements


Passport picture size Width: 45 mm, Height: 57 mm
Resolution (DPI) 600
Background color White
Printable photo Yes
Digital photo for online submission Yes
Digital photo size Width: 1050 pixels , Height: 1350 pixels
Photo Paper type matte
Detailed requirements

To apply for a firearms licence in Canada, you must submit a photograph that meets specific standards.

Basic Requirements

  • The photo must be taken within the last 12 months.

  • It must show a clear, front-facing view of your head and shoulders.

  • Your face must be centered and fully visible.

  • The expression should be neutral (no smiling, frowning, or exaggerated expressions).

  • Both eyes must be open and clearly visible.

Photo Quality

  • The image must be sharp, in focus, and well-lit.

  • Use a plain, light-colored background (no patterns or shadows).

  • There should be no glare, shadows, or reflections on the face or background.

  • The photo must not be altered or digitally edited.

Appearance Guidelines

  • No hats or head coverings, unless worn for religious or medical reasons.

  • If you wear a head covering, your full face must still be visible.

  • Glasses are allowed, but:

    • No tinted lenses

    • No glare obscuring the eyes

    • Frames must not cover the eyes

  • Avoid anything that hides facial features (e.g., hair covering eyes).

Technical Details

  • The photo must be printed on high-quality photo paper or submitted digitally if allowed.

  • It must be passport-style, with proper proportions (head size and positioning similar to official ID photos).

Additional Notes

  • The photo must accurately represent your current appearance.

  • Poor-quality or non-compliant photos may result in delays or rejection of your application.

Why IDPhotoDIY.com?

  • Save Money: Create your own printable passport photo with multiple passport photos and print it at $0.20 per 4R photo (4x6 print).
  • Save Time: It takes less than five minutes to generate a passport photo. No need to waste time taking photo at photo studio.
  • Standard Passport Photo Size: Our passport photo size templates meet the official passport photo requirements.
  • Visa Photo Size for 70+ Countries: We also have Visa photo templates for many countries.
  • Easy to Take Baby Passport Photo: You can take baby passport photo at home rather than bringing the baby outside to take photo.
  • Look Good for Your Passport Photo: Everyone wants to have a good looking passport photo. Just take as many photos as your want and choose the best one for printing.

Steps to Create Your Own Passport / Visa Photos

  • Select the country and the photo type.
  • Upload a photo. Once the photo is uploaded, the Crop page opens.
  • On the Crop page, you can cut the image using the crop frame.
  • When you have completed the cropping, click on the Next button.
  • On the enhancement page, select the best photo with bright background and not overexposed, then click the Next button.
  • Download the printable image from the Download page.

How to take a picture for passport photo at home

  • Equipment: Use a digital camera or the back camera of your smartphone to take high quality photos.
  • Background: Take the photo in front of a plain background such as white wall or screen. Make sure that there are no other objects in the background.
  • Lighting: Make sure there are no shadows on your face or on the background. Adjust the distance to the wall to remove shadows on the background. Face the light source such as a window to remove shadows on the face. You can use additional light source to get even lighting on the face.
  • Facial features: Have a neutral facial expression. Look straight to the camera. Shown full face. Eyebrows should not be covered by hair. Eyes open. Mouth closed. Slight smile is acceptable.
  • Position the camera in the same height as the head.
  • Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Get more information on taking passport photo at home and United States Passport Photos Near Me.

How to print your passport photos

There are three ways you can print your passport photos:

  1. You can print your passport photo at home using a color printer.
  2. Save the photo to a thumb drive and print it at any photo printing shops like Costco, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.
  3. Use online photo printing services such as Snapfish and Shutterfly.