Ontario Photo Card Photo Online
50 × 70 mm · white background · ServiceOntario
$9.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against ServiceOntario on 25 October 2026.
About this photo
For an Ontario Photo Card photo, the ServiceOntario sets the print size at 50 x 70 mm. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 49 to 56 mm on the print. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. The ServiceOntario takes your photo at the counter when you apply, so a photo of your own is usually not needed for this document. The Ontario Photo Card photo comes back sized, with a clean background and a head-size check, before you are asked to pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height (49–56 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Applied for in person; the photo is taken at the centre and renewed every 10 years; Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Ontario Photo Card photos
What size is an Ontario Photo Card photo?
Ontario Photo Card photos are 50 × 70 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (49–56 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does an Ontario Photo Card photo need?
A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in an Ontario Photo Card photo?
Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Can I smile in an Ontario Photo Card photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Can I take an Ontario Photo Card photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by ServiceOntario. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does an Ontario Photo Card photo cost in Canada?
$9.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: ServiceOntario
Read the rules on the authority's website: ServiceOntario (ontario.ca).
Rules last checked against ServiceOntario on 25 October 2026.
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