Use Case
How to Reduce PDF File Size for Portal Uploads
Government portals, university systems, and job applications often have strict file size limits. Compress your PDF to meet those requirements without losing important content.
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Step by Step
1
Check the portal's file size limit
Most portals limit uploads to 1MB, 2MB, 5MB, or 10MB. Note the exact limit before compressing.
2
Compress to the required size
Use FileCraft's PDF Compressor. Try "High" compression first, then check if the output meets the size requirement.
3
Verify the content is readable
Before uploading, open the compressed PDF and check that all text and images are legible.
Why FileCraft?
✓Meet any portal's size limit
✓Keep content readable
✓No upload to third parties
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a PDF under 1MB?
Yes, for most PDFs. Use "Maximum Compression" mode. Note that scanned PDF quality will decrease at very high compression.