Product Workflow

Application Materials Assistant

Prepare files for exam applications, public-service portals, social-security uploads and visa materials.

Compress photos, crop ID photos, combine ID-card sides into PDF, merge images into PDF, then compress, sign or protect before upload.

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Start by problem

Application photo is too largeCompress to 20KB, 50KB, 100KB or 200KBID photo background is wrongChange to blue, red, white or transparent backgroundCombine ID card sides into PDFGenerate in front, back and proof orderThe form needs a signaturePlace image or handwritten signatures on PDF

Best for

Compress exam, certificate or job-application photos

Upload small images to social-security or public-service portals

Combine ID-card sides and certificates into a single PDF

Sign, watermark or compress application PDFs before submission

Common problem fixes

The portal says the application photo dimensions are wrongResize/crop by pixel requirements first, then compress file size so the ratio still matches.The public-service portal only accepts one PDFOrder ID cards, household pages and proofs, then convert images into one PDF.PDF upload keeps failing because of sizeTry medium compression first. If still too large, remove irrelevant pages or split the file.The file contains ID numbers and private dataProtect the PDF with a password before sending and delete temporary local files afterwards.

Recommended workflow

  1. Prepare image size, ratio and file size first
  2. Merge multiple materials into one ordered PDF
  3. Compress the PDF to 500KB, 1MB or 2MB as required
  4. Add signature, watermark or password if needed

Final checklist

  • Photo pixels, background and file size meet requirements
  • ID card sides have no glare, cropping or obstruction
  • PDF page order matches upload instructions
  • Signatures and watermarks do not cover text or QR codes

FAQ

How small should an application photo be?

Requirements vary. Common limits are 20KB, 50KB, 100KB or 200KB. Check the portal first, then compress and resize.

How do I combine both sides of an ID card into one PDF?

Take clear photos or scans, then use Images to PDF and order the front side before the back side.

Will a compressed PDF stay readable?

Text PDFs are usually stable. Image-heavy PDFs can become blurry if over-compressed, so start with medium compression.

Tool chain

Image CompressorReduce application photos and proof imagesID Photo BackgroundChange ID photo backgroundResize ImageResize by pixels, ratio or dimensionsImages to PDFCombine ID cards and certificates into PDFPDF CompressorShrink PDFs for upload limitsPDF Image SignatureAdd signature to application formsPDF ProtectionProtect sensitive documents with a password