Scholarship upload
Compress PDFs for a Scholarship Application
Scholarship portals accept essays, transcripts, and recommendation letters as PDFs, and scanned documents can exceed the upload limit right before a deadline.
While using the browser tool, your PDF is processed locally in your browser. Pick a target that fits the portal, then preview so grades, names, and signatures stay clearly readable.
How to prepare scholarship documents
Try it with your PDF
Upload your scholarship document, choose a suitable target, and download a smaller, readable PDF.
Drag and drop or click to browse
Drop your PDF here
or click to browse
PDF only. Your file is processed in your browser.
PDF preview will appear here
Upload a PDF to see a preview of the first page
Frequently asked questions
What size should scholarship documents be?
It varies by portal. Many allow a couple of megabytes per file. Check the upload instructions before submitting.
Will compression make my transcript unreadable?
Not with Best Readability and a preview check. Confirm grades and names are clear before uploading.
Does my document upload to your server?
No. Files are processed locally in your browser.
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