Free Canada Firearms licence (PAL) photo checker
Upload a photo you already have (from a studio, a booth, your phone, or one that was rejected) and see whether it meets the Canada Firearms licence (PAL) photo rules, with the reason for every problem.
| Size | 45×57 mm (531×673 pixels) |
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| File size | 200 KB to 6 MB |
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| Background | white or off-white |
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| Head height (chin to crown) | 30 to 36 mm |
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| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no glare |
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| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
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What else the Canada Firearms licence (PAL) photo rules say
- 45 mm wide by 57 mm high, head at least 30 mm, plain white or light background, less than 12 months old
- Online: JPG or JPEG, 200 KB to 6 MB
- Write your name on the back; a guarantor who has known you a year writes their full name and signs it (not for a renewal)
Canada Firearms licence (PAL) photo: all the rules and the official source
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Questions
- Is the Canada Firearms licence (PAL) photo checker free?
- Yes. Checking is free, with no sign-up, and your photo is checked on your device. It is never uploaded.
- What does the Canada Firearms licence (PAL) photo checker look at?
- The file (format, pixel size, file size), then the face: head size and position, eyes open, expression, head tilt and turn, light, shadows, glare, blur, glasses, hair over the face, head covering and the background colour.
- What if my photo fails?
- Each failed check says why. Size, crop and background can be fixed in the editor; eyes, expression, light and blur need a new photo, which Picproved helps you take with live camera checks.
- Does passing the check mean my photo will be accepted?
- It means the photo meets the published rules Picproved checks. The office or portal makes the final decision, so no checker can promise acceptance.
