Orygun Duck Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Where can I get a PDF file (copy of my passport) to submit in processing for an e-visa? The file must be around 250-300 KB in size. I only have Adobe Acrobat Reader on my computer and don't want to shell out $15 or so just to be able to create one file. Thanks in advance for ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 It depends on what equipment you have. Do you have a smart phone? You can take a pic (jpg) and use free jpg to pdf conversion software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orygun Duck Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tiny said: It depends on what equipment you have. Do you have a smart phone? You can take a pic (jpg) and use free jpg to pdf conversion software. I've tried that but the conversion software reduces the size to around 68 KB which seems to be too small to meet the requirement. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Does your printer have a scanner? Scan the passport and save as a PDF. Might also try installing a Scan App on your phone which would give higher resolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 CamScanner app for phones and tablets free and works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, Go Solar said: CamScanner app for phones and tablets free and works great Yes 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orygun Duck Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 I cannot get my scanner on my printer to work and have had little success with the Adobe App on my phone.. Where can I get a pdf file of a specific size created? Thanks. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Try Word itself to see if it is one of the versions with a built-in PDF printer. Or try this online free converter: drag and drop. https://smallpdf.com/pdf-converter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orygun Duck Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 I was working with a 1.1 mb Jpg photo of the passport and trying to convert online to PDF. Most converters reduced it to 68 KB. Too small for the requirement. The converter you suggest converts to 660 KB and even the compressor only reduces it to 500 KB or so. I think I need to go to a local shop and have them create the file with a scanner. Any ideas. Really appreciate your help. I've literally spent hours trying to sort this out and the company assisting with the visa filing is no help, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 You need to resize the jpg. Make the dimensions about 1/2 the size they are now. For example, if the photo is 4 x 6, reduce it to 2" x 3" and see if it needs to be even smaller. I can do that in Libre Office so I expect you could use MS Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orygun Duck Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 I have never used MS Office or MS Word for anything other than creating word documents. I realize you are trying to be helpful, but your suggestions are beyond my familiarity with these programs. It would be most helpful if someone would suggest a store/office where I could go to have a 250 KB copy of my passport made. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 I have used primo pdf, the free version, for years with complete success and no problems. Easily downloaded from www.primopdf.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dalziel Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 I saw this advertisement in the local weekly newspaper Semanario Laguna (copies, scanner, enlargements . . .). Perhaps they can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orygun Duck Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, Brian Dalziel said: I saw this advertisement in the local weekly newspaper Semanario Laguna (copies, scanner, enlargements . . .). Perhaps they can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orygun Duck Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thanks. You'd think this would be easy. It's not been - at least for me. The e-visa requirements are very specific and if I make a mistake I loose the $120 visa fee. (Not to mention possibly the price of the tour.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 13 hours ago, Orygun Duck said: The file must be around 250-300 KB in size. I use an app similar to CamScanner on my cell phone. It's called FastScanner. The only reason I mention it is because it has options for the size of file you create. Also you may try a lower quality pic. That may help on size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 In discussion with Orygun Duck now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 On 1/26/2019 at 7:54 AM, Mainecoons said: I have used primo pdf, the free version, for years with complete success and no problems. Easily downloaded from www.primopdf.com Excellent program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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