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Compress PDF to 4 MB

Hit the 4 MB cap on IRCC, PR Portal, Asylum Portal, and consular visa systems. Exact-target compression. Your passport scan and bank statement never leave your device.

4 MB is the cap for IRCC secure account uploads and many immigration portals.

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Compressing what may be a passport scan or bank statement — your file never leaves your device.

The 4 MB cap is critical for immigration applicants. IRCC Canada's secure account enforces a strict 4 MB per file, and the PR Portal, Asylum Portal, and several consular visa systems use similar thresholds. At this size, scanned passports and multi-page bank statements usually keep excellent quality.

Portals with ~4 MB caps:

- IRCC Secure Account (Canada) — 4 MB per document - IRCC PR Portal — 4 MB per document - IRCC Asylum Portal — 4 MB per document - Various consular visa application portals

How to compress:

1. Drop your PDF above 2. Target is pre-filled to 4 MB 3. Our engine dials in on the exact target 4. Download the result

Why this matters for immigration documents.

A passport scan, bank statement, or proof of funds contains passport numbers, account balances, employer details, and transaction history — some of the most sensitive documents you'll ever upload. This tool processes everything in your browser, so those details never reach a third-party server.

Portal file-size limits verified as of July 2025. Always double-check the official portal for current limits.

Questions people ask.

What is IRCC's exact file size limit?
IRCC secure account: 4 MB per file. IRCC Portal: 2–5 MB depending on application type (visitor visa recently increased to 5 MB). Consent forms: 2 MB maximum.
My passport scan is 8 MB. Can it reach 4 MB?
Almost certainly. A single passport scan compresses to under 4 MB easily. Even multi-page supporting documents usually compress to 4 MB without noticeable quality loss.
Should I use an online tool to compress a passport scan?
Only if it processes your file locally. Most online compressors upload the file to their server — which is exactly what you don't want for a passport scan. This tool runs in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
What file types does IRCC accept?
IRCC accepts PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, and DOC files. PDF is the standard for multi-page scans. If your document is in JPG, convert it to PDF first for easier management.

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