PDF to Limit

Compress PDFs for IRCC uploads

Set to 4 MB, the limit on several IRCC accounts. Check your portal and change it if yours allows 5 MB.

Your file stays on this computerWe never receive it. Safe for resumes, tax papers and IDs.

Where are you uploading?

MB Limits differ per site. Check the number on the upload page.

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IRCC file size limits

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada sets a maximum size per uploaded file, and it depends on which online account you use. According to IRCC, the limit is 4 MB for the IRCC secure account, the online citizenship application, the Asylum portal and the Permanent Residence Portal, and 5 MB for the IRCC Portal (IRCC Help Centre). Limits can change, so check the page you are uploading to.

Common documents that are too large

Bank statements, tax documents, police certificates and passport copies are often scanned in color at high resolution, which pushes them past 4 MB. Several pages scanned into one file add up quickly.

  1. Compress to fit for a single document over the limit.
  2. Split into parts if the upload slot accepts several files.
  3. Check readability in the preview: names, dates and stamps must stay legible.

Your documents stay private

Immigration documents are among the most personal files you have. Our tools run inside your browser and never send your files anywhere, so nothing is stored on a server.

PDF to Limit is an independent tool and is not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada.

Questions

Does IRCC accept compressed PDFs?

Yes. A compressed PDF is a normal PDF. Make sure every page is readable before you upload it.

My portal allows 5 MB. Can I change the limit?

Yes. Type 5 in the limit box, or pick another option.

What if one document is still too big?

Remove blank or duplicate pages, or split it if the upload slot accepts more than one file.

Is this official IRCC software?

No. We are an independent, free tool. Always follow the instructions in your IRCC account.

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