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Compress PDF for the IRCC Portal (5 MB)

The compressor with a 4,850 KB target ready, for applicants and representatives using the IRCC Portal.

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How to compress a PDF for the IRCC Portal in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Select the PDF for your IRCC Portal field. The target is already set to 4,850 KB, a little under 5 MB.

  2. 2

    Press “Process” and ConvertirDocs lowers the photo quality in steps until the file is under the target.

  3. 3

    Check the size and readability of every page, then download it and upload it to the portal.

Your files never leave your device

This tool runs entirely inside your browser. The file is never uploaded to any server: it is read, processed and downloaded on your own device. When you close or reload the page, it is gone from memory.

The IRCC Portal's size limit

According to the official IRCC Help Centre page on file size limits, checked in September 2026, both the IRCC Portal and the new version of the IRCC Portal accept files of up to 5 MB. Other IRCC systems are stricter: the secure account, the citizenship application, the Permanent Residence Portal and the asylum portal allow 4 MB.

Limits have changed before, so compare this with the limit shown next to your upload button. The IRCC Portal accepts .jpg, .png, .doc, .docx, .tiff and .pdf; PDF is the easiest choice for anything with more than one page.

Build one file for each field

IRCC only keeps one file per field. If a field needs several documents, such as proof of funds from two banks, combine them first with “Merge PDF” in the order an officer should read them, then bring the merged file here. If you only have photos, “JPG to PDF” puts them into one PDF.

What ConvertirDocs does to your file

Only the photos inside the PDF are recompressed. Text and vector graphics stay untouched, so typed text remains sharp and selectable. You see the size before and after, and if the target can't be reached, you get the smallest version possible along with the reason.

It's 100% free and needs no account. Compression runs in your browser, so your documents never leave your device.

Mistakes to avoid and rejected uploads

Don't assume every IRCC system has the same limit; if you're also uploading to a 4 MB account, use the lower target. Don't sacrifice legibility: an officer has to read names, dates and stamps. And count pages before uploading, since signature pages are easy to lose.

If an upload fails, confirm you're really on the IRCC Portal, check the extension and compress again with a lower target. If quality drops too much, remove unneeded pages rather than compressing harder.

Full guideIRCC Document Uploads: File Size Limits and FormatsOfficial sourceIRCC Portal (Canada) · 5 MB per file

Frequently asked questions

Is the 5 MB limit per file?

Yes. The IRCC Help Centre lists the limit per file uploaded, and each field takes one file.

What if my upload screen shows a lower limit?

Use the number on the screen. Type a target about 3% below it in the compressor.

Will my text still be selectable?

Yes. ConvertirDocs only recompresses photos, so any real text layer stays selectable and sharp.

Why won't my PDF shrink much?

If it's mostly typed text, there are few images to recompress. Such files are usually already small; if not, remove unneeded pages.

Does ConvertirDocs keep a copy?

No. The file is processed in your browser and never leaves your device. It's 100% free, with no sign-up.

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