How can I reduce image file sizes for online visa extension submission in Thailand?

Dec 23, 2023
10 months ago
Rob *******
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I’m trying to upload my documents from dropbox to fill out my visa extension online, all the pictures i’ve taken are above 1mb, how can i get them to 1mb ? Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on how to reduce image sizes from Dropbox for a visa extension application, as all their pictures exceed 1MB. Multiple comments offer solutions, including using apps like Paint, online converters, or specific websites like picresize.com. Suggestions to scan documents or convert them to PDFs are also provided, along with methods to achieve smaller file sizes through emailing or using various apps. Some commenters note that regardless of the online submission, a visit to the immigration office is still necessary.
Marc *********
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I made an entire video of the process, including how to reduce file size and delete picture metadata which causes errors on the form.
Kim *********
convert to pdf - very small size. Use a document scanner for example CS - Camscanner - very good
Flo ******
Messenger them to yourself .... They get reduced to Kyb size when they arrive in your messenger inbox
Mark *******
Convert to pdf just google it
Stephen *********
There isa FREE app called Genius scan which is great for scanning documents.
Lisa ********************
I email docs to myself. Gives you option to resize. 80% is usually OK
Joe ******
I crop documents as much as possible.

Then send on WhatsApp then resend and save.
Phil ******
@Rob ******
scan them or take to a copy shop and get them to do this
Kevin *******
Use Puma compress to resize your docs.
Brian *********
If your desperate, I can dither them in photoshop for you. Usually drops them down to 10%.

This isn’t a resize, it literally eliminates unused color information and balances compression.

Not to be judgmental but it’s clear to me many comments have little understanding of graphics. 🙏
Rob *******
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@Brian ********
thanks but i’m going to go instead of doing it online now
Brian *********
@Rob ******
cool! 👍
Steve *******
Take the pictures or scan with your phone. Then mail them to yourself. When you attach them the system will ask you what size you want the attachments. Anything around 500 mb is fine for on line submissions
Jerrod ***********
You could always try screenshotting your docs as well
Lyndon ************
Convert the images to pdf

Although as has already been said, you will have to go to immigration anyway, an extension can't be done solely online
Wayne *********
Can resize on most smart phones
Stuart *********
Use a website like this
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Ella *********
Google online converter free - 1mb is big though the issue is probably that the format (jpeg etc) needs converting
Brandon ************
There's no benefit to using this system. You'll upload documents, pay an extra fee, and then still have to go to the immigration office and bring all the documents you uploaded.

You're better off making a free appointment on the immigration website and going and paying the 1900₿ standard extension fee.
Rob *******
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I might as well just go instead then, what site do you make the appointment on please ?
Brandon ************
@Rob ******
the immigration website
Rob *******
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@Brandon ***********
I thought it was the same fee but you dont have to wait as long tbh
Graham ******
@Rob ******
To do that you just need an appointment
Rob *******
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@Graham *****
there is none now untill next year
Brandon ************
@Rob ******
that's normal given the current date and the upcoming holidays. An extension should be applied for much more than a week ahead of time in Bangkok
Brandon ************
@Rob ******
no you pay 1900₿ plus a processing fee
Sagar *******
Use the paint app on laptop/pc. Use the stretch/screw option to reduce size.
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