Common portal cap
Compress PDF to 5MB
A 5MB limit appears on many official portals, including some immigration and government upload fields. It is roomy enough to keep most documents readable, but large multi-page scans can still exceed it.
While using the browser tool, your PDF is processed locally in your browser. Choose 5MB as your target and you can usually keep scans and images clear while meeting the limit.
How to compress toward 5MB
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Upload your PDF, set a 5MB target, and download a smaller, readable file that fits the portal.
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Frequently asked questions
Which portals use a 5MB limit?
Several government, immigration, and job systems cap uploads at 5MB. Always confirm the exact limit in your specific portal.
Will I lose quality compressing to 5MB?
Usually very little. 5MB is generous, so Best Readability mode keeps documents clear for most use cases.
My scan is still over 5MB. What now?
Lower the scan resolution, use Grayscale Scan, or split the document into separate files if the portal accepts more than one.
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