File too big for ImmiAccount?
Compress PDFs, photos, and Word documents to under 5 MB in seconds. Everything happens in your browser, so your files never leave your device. Free, no sign-up.Nothing is uploaded, ever
Compression happens entirely inside your browser, using your device's own processing power. Passport scans, bank statements, and photos are never sent to Tern's servers or anyone else's.Drop your files hereOr choose files from your device. Compress as many as you like, all at once.
PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC (Safari only), and Word (.docx)Your files are compressed. Your application isn't.Tern prepares and submits your Australian visa application for you. Every document is checked before submission, pricing is fixed and shown upfront, and if your visa is refused, your service fee is refunded.
Common questions
Is this safe? Will my documents leave my device?
No. Compression happens entirely inside your browser, using your own device's processing power. Your files are never sent to Tern's servers or anyone else's, so your passport, bank statements, or photos stay exactly where you put them.
Why 5 MB specifically?
ImmiAccount, the government's online visa application system, rejects any single attachment over 5 MB. It's also a common limit for email attachments. If your scan or photo is too large, you'll get a 'file too large' error and won't be able to attach it, which is exactly the problem this tool solves.
Will a compressed PDF still be accepted, and does the quality suffer?
Compressing a PDF re-renders each page as an image, similar to a high-quality scan, so the text is no longer selectable or searchable. That's fine: the Department accepts scanned documents, and we keep every page as legible as the 5 MB limit allows.
What happens when I compress a Word document?
It's converted into a clean PDF. Text, headings, lists, and photos are all kept, though elaborate fonts or layouts get simplified in the process. Word files in non-Latin scripts, like Vietnamese, Chinese, or Thai, can't be converted here yet. Export the document as a PDF from Word or Google Docs first, then compress that PDF instead.
What file types does this tool support?
PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, and Word documents (.docx). HEIC photos work in Safari; other browsers can't read them yet, so convert to JPG first or use Safari instead.