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How can I submit high-quality documents for my DTV application within a 3MB file limit?

DTV Visa File Compression Document Quality PDF Management Bank Statements

Mar 4, 2025

6 days ago

Wouter *********

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Hi all, I'm applying for the DTV and struggling with the 3MB file limit. I already downsized some of my files on the initial application, and they came back with 'please check document quality' comment. But there's no way I can add the requested 6 months banking history in good quality within 3MB. 

What would you advise in this case?

Edit: I already compressed some of them to the smallest size using Photoshop on my initial application, but in the following request for additional info they wrote "Check your document quality". So I'm confused. How about sending the large pdfs to the embassy by email? Or by google drive and add a link in the PDF?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is facing difficulties with the 3MB file limit while applying for a DTV visa, particularly struggling with providing high-quality documents like bank statements. Despite attempting to compress files and using various tools, they received feedback to improve document quality. Community members suggest methods for file compression, including using PDF formats, merging documents, and utilizing specific applications like PDF24 and True Acrobat to reduce file sizes and improve quality. The user is also considering alternate methods to submit large files to the embassy.

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Dany ********

PDF24.. have a downloadable tool and the website. Merge the documents together. use OCR scan tool on website to make any possible font pictures a real font that takes less space. save it without color a choose the quality that finaly matches just 3MB

4 days ago

Wouter *********

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@Dany *******

thanks, will give that a try

4 days ago

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Wouter *********

Randall *******

In true Acrobat app, there are several ways to reduce file size ... and the best is called Reduce File Size. Can't speak to other PDF apps, but most will have a searchable help menu.

5 days ago

David ***********

@Randall ******

That’s what I did and I have Acrobat Pro.

3 days ago

Randall *******

@David **********

did you see any options that applied directly to images? Sorry I can't be more specific in instructions. I work with Acrobat for high end printing, and my version has capabilities others don't, but I can't remember what is built in and buried vs what is left out of free versions.

3 days ago

David ***********

@Randall ******

I think the process was: Save as -> Reduce file size

3 days ago

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David ***********

I thought I was going to have this issue but got lucky, apparently. Hopefully they consider raising file size limitations.

5 days ago

Wouter *********

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@David **********

how did you solve it?

5 days ago

David ***********

@Wouter ********

I can’t remember. Maybe I needed less pages than initially thought. I did compress a bit with Adobe Acrobat Pro as well. No substantive image degradation issues.

5 days ago

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David ***********

Phil ******

@Wouter ********

upload bank statement in pdf. Why upload in *jpg?

5 days ago

Wouter *********

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@Phil *****

I use PDF. So far my compressed files didn't even come close to 3MB. But I'll try the tools that people mentioned here, maybe those are better at compression than photoshop.

5 days ago

Phil ******

@Wouter ********

alzip should be considered too. If you take pictures change your camera settings to lower resolution. Or try pdf scanner set to black and white 300 doing should work too

5 days ago

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Phil ******

Adrian ******

I used pdf merge and compresser.just a thought.

6 days ago

Kevin **********

Did you make them PDF?

6 days ago

Wouter *********

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@Kevin *********