Compress PDF for Visa Application
Reduce scan-based PDF size to a chosen decimal MB target. The tool clearly reports when a target is missed and preserves the original when compression would make it larger.
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How to use this tool
- 1Upload your PDF document.
- 2Select a target size (5MB, 2MB, 1MB, 500KB, or custom).
- 3Compress and confirm that the target was reached.
- 4Download, reopen, inspect every page, and recheck the file before upload.
Common use cases
- Bank statement scans for Schengen visa
- Passport bio-page copies for e-visa portals
- NOC and employment letters for work visa
- University admission document packs
- Travel insurance policy PDFs
File limits
- Maximum input: 50 MB and 50 pages per file
- PDF format only
- Password-protected PDFs are not supported
- Tries a lossless resave first; only rasterizes if that does not reach your target
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