How does it work?

Perfect biometric photo within 3 minutes.

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Take or upload a photo

That's the only thing you need to do. Take or upload a photo - we will take care of the rest.

AI prepares the photo

Artificial Intelligence will check your photo, crop it to the right size and remove the background.

Expert verification

Our Photo Expert will make additional verification to check if your photo meets the official requirements.

Digital or printed photos

You can download a digital version and order a printout which we will send within 2-3 days. Delivery is free!

Why?

Take a biometric photo conveniently without leaving home

You save time and money

Convenience

Don't waste time, effort or money. You can take your passport photo without leaving home.

Professional service

Over 1 million people have used our services within the past 11 years. Our Photo Experts are available 24/7.

Money-back guarantee

We give you a guarantee of acceptance by authorities or otherwise we will refund you double the price!

Satisfaction guarantee

Take as many photo shots as you want - you pay only when you are satisfied.

How to take a photo?

Taking a photo for your ID has never been so easy.

Follow simple instruction to take a perfect ID photo.

Body-camera distance

The distance between the face and the camera should be about 40 cm. Ideally the photo should be taken by the other person.

Posture: Straight ahead

Place your face in front of the lens. Hold the camera at eye level and keep neutral face expression.

Lighting

Stand facing the light source, for example an exposed window. The background will be cut out, don't worry about it.

Photo Size and Requirements for Ontario Photo Card - Digital Photo Maker

Size

Width: 50 mm

Height: 70 mm

Resolution

600 dpi

Is it suitable for online submission?

Yes

Image definition parameters

Head height: 35 mm

Bottom of the Photo to the Eye Line: 39 mm

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More about Ontario Photo Card - Requirements

What is the Ontario photo card?

The Ontario photo card is a substitute identity proof to a driver’s licence. It is issued by a ServiceOntario centre. It can be used as an identity proof when conducting daily activities that require identification but cannot be used as a travel document.

Ontario photo card requirements

To be eligible Every official document has some requirements that must be met but one of the important requirements is having an acceptable biometric photo. If the photo doesn’t meet the requirements there are chances that it might be rejected by the authorities. These are the requirements that you have to fulfil for your Ontario card photo:

The applicant’s face must be neutral, clearly visible and in focus, covering 31 mm (1 ¼ inches) in length and 36mm (1 7/16 inches) from your chin to the top of your head.
If you wear prescription glasses, you are allowed to keep them on, but make sure that your eyes are not covered.
The photo must have been taken within the last 12 months
The photo must 50mm wide and 70mm high (2 inches x 2 ¾ inches).

How to get a digital passport photo online

Our application PhotoAid was designed to help you access digital official document photos at any time, in any place. With the help of artificial intelligence, our application guides you in taking a photo that fulfils all the requirements for your specified document. It’s easy too! All you must do is follow our guidelines, upload your photo and we will take care of the rest. We will crop the photo to the required size, erase the background and you will have a printable passport photo in no time.

How to apply for an Ontario photo card

To apply for an Ontario photo card, you must first determine whether you are eligible for the Ontario photo card. To be eligible, you must be at least or older than 16 years old, you must be a resident in Ontario and must not have a driver’s license. Bear in mind that, you cannot have the Ontario photo card and a driver’s license simultaneously. Applying for the Ontario photo card is relatively easy. These are the steps to apply:

Step 1 is to gather the necessary documents for your Ontario photo card. The required documents are separated into three lists depending on which documents you have available to take with you to your appointment. The document lists are on this website. However, if you have a Canadian or other passport, that will satisfy the necessary requirements.
Step 2: After you have gathered the necessary documents, it is time to book your appointment with a ServiceOntario centre. Book your appointment and you’re ready to go!

Last update: 2023-03-22

About the document

The Ontario photo card functions as form of identity proof to all Ontarians, who are 16 years old or over, who do not or cannot have a driver’s license. It is issued by the government and can help the card holder with cashing a cheque, renting a hotel room, opening a bank account and other services that require identification proof. In order to apply for an Ontario photo card you need to fulfil some requirements such as providing a biometric photo, personal information and more. Our editing application, PhotoAid, can help you get a digital passport photo. Take a photo, upload it and we will adjust the size and erase the background to make the photo acceptable for your passport.