Consular & Visa Guide
Compress PDF for US Visa Application (DS-160 & CEAC)
Ensure your passport copies, bank statements, and tax returns satisfy US Department of State portal requirements.
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Why US Visa Portals Reject Large PDFs
The US Department of State CEAC portal and DS-160 upload systems enforce strict file size thresholds (typically between 2MB to 4MB total, and 200KB to 500KB per supporting document). Exceeding these causes upload timeout errors that delay appointments.
Key Quality & Privacy Highlights
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Guaranteed Financial Privacy
Never upload bank statements or tax returns to foreign servers. We compress 100% locally.
2
Passes Consular Scans
Optimizes file weight while ensuring stamps, signatures, and account numbers remain sharp.
3
Meets CEAC Dimensions
Maintains standard A4 and US Letter page boundaries expected by immigration officers.
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