Use cases
The moments when a size limit gets in the way, and how to get past them without giving up readability.
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Job application PDF too large? Fix it on your phone
Check the portal's limit for each file, then compress each PDF to that number and look at the preview before uploading. A CV exported from a word processor is usually small already; scanned certificates and diplomas are what push applications over the limit.
Updated 17 October 2026 →
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How to make a scanned PDF smaller
A scanned PDF is a set of photos, so it shrinks well. Compress it to the size you need and check the preview. For future scans, a flat page in good light and a scanner app's document or black-and-white mode give smaller files that stay sharp.
Updated 17 October 2026 →