IRCC's online portal caps each document at a few megabytes and rejects password-protected files. A single scanned page at 300 DPI can be 1.2 MB, so a 16-page application often tops 19 MB. GekiPDF's compress-pdf tool rewrites your file with Ghostscript presets—Light (~200 DPI), Recommended (~150 DPI), or Extreme (~96-120 DPI)—to bring it below the limit while keeping the text layer readable.
Upload your PDF (up to 50 MB) and pick a preset. Recommended usually cuts a 32 MB scan to about 1.5 MB in roughly one second for a 16-page document. The tool drops metadata but keeps text selectable, so IRCC officers can still search and copy. No signup, no watermark, and files are deleted from our servers after one hour.
Frequently asked questions
What if my PDF is password-protected?
Unlock it first using GekiPDF's unlock-pdf tool, then run compress-pdf. IRCC rejects protected files, so remove the password before uploading.
Which preset should I use for an IRCC application?
Start with Recommended (~150 DPI). It balances size and clarity for most documents. If the file is still too large, try Extreme (~96-120 DPI), which may reduce quality but stays legible.
How many conversions can I do per hour?
You can make up to 40 conversions per hour per IP address. Each file must be under 50 MB. After processing, your file is available for download immediately and deleted after one hour.
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