PDF problem
PDF rejected by an upload limit
SymptomA website says your PDF exceeds the maximum size, often 1 MB, 2 MB or 5 MB.
Why it happens
- •Phone photos converted to PDF at full resolution.
- •A resume or form containing a large photo or background image.
How to fix it
Compress with increasing strength
Try Balanced first, then Strong if needed. The result shows the new size each time.
Upload only the required pages
Extract the pages the form asks for.
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Open Compress PDFQuestions people ask
+My PDF is text only and still large. Why?
Large embedded fonts or a hidden image. Balanced compression helps with images; fonts are kept so your text stays correct.
+Will the portal still read my text?
Yes. Compression never turns text into images.
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