How to Compress a PDF for Consular Procedures and Visas in 2026 Safely and Privately
Learn how to compress your PDF documents for visas and consular applications without compromising privacy or uploading files to the cloud.
When applying for consular visas, such as the US DS-160 form or passport renewals, official portals require attached PDF documents not to exceed strict file size limits (such as 200 KB or 500 KB). With PDFGeneral, you can reduce the size of your PDFs directly within your browser using WebAssembly technology. This ensures your ID scans, bank statements, and employment letters are processed locally in your device RAM without being uploaded to external cloud servers. Simply select your file, choose your target size, and download your optimized document in seconds—100% free and completely private.
