Upload-ready PDFs
Reduce PDF Size for Upload
When a website says your PDF is too large, the fastest fix is to match the exact file-size limit instead of compressing blindly. A readable 500KB file is better than a blurry 100KB file if the portal allows it.
While using the browser tool, your PDF is processed locally in your browser. FitMyPDF lets you choose a target size and check the result before downloading.
How to prepare an upload-ready PDF
Try it with your PDF
Choose the target size from your upload portal, compress below, and download the version that still looks readable.
Drag and drop or click to browse
Drop your PDF here
or click to browse
PDF only. Your file is processed in your browser.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does a website reject my PDF?
Most rejections happen because the file is above the portal limit, the format is wrong, or the document is unclear after compression.
Should I target exactly the upload limit?
Aim slightly below the limit when possible. Some portals calculate file size differently, so a little margin helps.
What if the compressed PDF is still too big?
Try a stronger mode, remove unnecessary pages, or use a larger target if the portal supports it.
Related PDF guides
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