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PDF upload size limits directory
The exact PDF file size limit for 32+ common upload portals — across jobs, immigration, education, government, and finance — plus the rejection error each one shows and a one-click compressor set to that limit.
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Compress PDF to 200KB
Target size200 KBmax size
PDF
“File exceeds the maximum size of 200KB.”
Compress for thisCompress PDF to 500KB
Target size500 KBmax size
PDF
“File exceeds the maximum size of 500KB.”
Compress for thisCompress PDF to 1MB
Target size1 MBmax size
PDF
“File exceeds the maximum size of 1MB.”
Compress for thisCompress PDF for Visa Uploads
ImmigrationVaries (often 1–2 MB)max size
PDF, JPG
“The file is too large to upload.”
Compress for thisJob Portal Rejecting Your PDF? Compress It to a Safer Size
JobsVaries (portal-set)max size
PDF, DOC, DOCX
“File exceeds the upload limit.”
Compress for thisPDF Too Large for USCIS? Compress It Under 12 MB
Immigration12 MBmax size
PDF, JPG, JPEG
“The file exceeds the maximum file size allowed.”
Compress for thisUSAJOBS Resume PDF Too Large? Compress It Under 5 MB
Jobs5 MBmax size
PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT
“Your resume must be less than 5MB.”
Compress for thisCompress Your Resume PDF to 5 MB Without Ruining Formatting
Jobs5 MBmax size
PDF, DOC
“Your resume must be smaller than 5MB.”
Compress for thisIRS Upload Rejecting Your PDF? Compress It Toward 15 MB
Government15 MBmax size
PDF, JPG, PNG
“The file size is too large.”
Compress for thisCourt E-Filing PDF Too Large? Reduce It Before Uploading
Government35 MBmax size
PDF
“Document exceeds the maximum size.”
Compress for thisCompress PDF to 100KB
Target size100 KBmax size
PDF
“File exceeds the maximum size of 100KB.”
Compress for thisCompress PDF to 300KB
Target size300 KBmax size
PDF
“File exceeds the maximum size of 300KB.”
Compress for thisCompress PDF to 2MB
Target size2 MBmax size
PDF
“File exceeds the maximum size of 2MB.”
Compress for thisCompress PDFs for a University Application
EducationVaries (2–5 MB)max size
PDF
“The file is too large to upload.”
Compress for thisCompress a PDF for the Common App
Education~500 KBmax size
PDF, DOC
“Your document could not be uploaded.”
Compress for thisCompress a PDF for IRCC Uploads
Immigration4 MBmax size
PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC
“The file size exceeds the limit.”
Compress for thisCompress a PDF for ImmiAccount
Immigration5 MBmax size
PDF, JPG, JPEG
“The attachment is too large.”
Compress for thisCompress a PDF for a UK Visa
Immigration~6 MBmax size
PDF, JPG
“The file you uploaded is too large.”
Compress for thisCompress PDFs for US Visa Documents
Immigration240 KB (photo)max size
JPEG, PDF
“Photo / file does not meet the requirements.”
Compress for thisCompress a PDF for Workday
Jobs~5 MBmax size
PDF, DOC, DOCX
“File is too large to upload.”
Compress for thisCompress a PDF for LinkedIn
Jobs2 MBmax size
PDF, DOC, DOCX
“Upload failed. File too large.”
Compress for thisCompress PDFs for a Mortgage Application
Finance~2 MBmax size
PDF
“Attachment exceeds the size limit.”
Compress for thisCompress PDF to 5MB
Target size5 MBmax size
PDF
“File exceeds the maximum size of 5MB.”
Compress for thisCompress a Bank Statement PDF
FinanceVariesmax size
PDF
“The file is too large to upload.”
Compress for thisCompress a Tax Return PDF
FinanceVariesmax size
PDF
“File exceeds the upload limit.”
Compress for thisCompress PDFs for an Insurance Claim
FinanceVariesmax size
PDF, JPG
“Attachment too large.”
Compress for thisCompress PDFs for a Passport Application
Government~5 MBmax size
PDF, JPG
“File exceeds the maximum size.”
Compress for thisCompress PDFs for a Green Card Application
Immigration12 MBmax size
PDF, JPG, JPEG
“The file exceeds the maximum file size allowed.”
Compress for thisCompress PDFs for FAFSA and Student Aid
Education2 MBmax size
PDF
“Upload unsuccessful — file too large.”
Compress for thisCompress PDFs for a Scholarship Application
EducationVaries (2–5 MB)max size
PDF, DOC
“File exceeds the upload limit.”
Compress for thisCompress a PDF for Greenhouse
Jobs~5 MBmax size
PDF, DOC, DOCX
“Attachment exceeds the maximum size.”
Compress for thisCompress a PDF for Indeed
Jobs~3 MBmax size
PDF, DOC, DOCX
“Your file is too large.”
Compress for thisLimits shown are typical values and can change. Always confirm the current file size and accepted formats on the official portal before you upload. FitMyPDF is an independent tool and is not affiliated with any portal, employer, or government agency.