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Get your PDFs ready for upload
Start with the problem in front of you. Check the destination’s requirements, prepare a readable file, and inspect the result before submitting.
IRCC PDF File Too Large? Check the Limit and Reduce the Size
Check which IRCC upload limit applies, compress a copy of your PDF, and inspect readability before submitting from your Mac or iPhone.
CEAC PDF Upload Size Limit: 2 MB or 4 MB?
Understand the current NVC scanning guidance, why older CEAC instructions mention 2 MB, and how to check a compressed PDF before uploading.
How to Compress a PDF Under 2 MB or 4 MB on Mac and iPhone
Reduce a PDF toward a 2 MB or 4 MB upload target, compare quality, and troubleshoot files that remain too large with on-device processing.
How to Merge Passport Scans Into One PDF on Mac or iPhone
Combine the passport pages requested by your application, check their order, and inspect the final PDF size without uploading scans to a conversion service.