PDF Too Large for Azure Document Intelligence? Fix 4MB Limit
Azure Document Intelligence rejecting your PDF with a file size error?
The free F0 tier caps uploads at 4MB. Compress your PDF below 4MB instantly using the tool below.
•Azure Document Intelligence free tier (F0) limits PDF uploads to 4MB and processes only the first 2 pages.
•Azure Document Intelligence paid tier (S0) supports PDFs up to 500MB with up to 2,000 pages per document.
👉 Fix: Compress your file below 4 MB using the tool above.
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Drop your PDF here
or click to upload — PDF only
Target size (optional)
targeting 4 MB
How to use this tool
Select or drag and drop your file into the tool above.
Adjust the settings or target size as needed for your specific requirement.
Wait a moment while your file is processed directly in your browser.
Download the final file safely to your device.
About this tool
The free F0 tier processes only the first 2 pages of any PDF and rejects files over 4MB. The paid S0 tier supports up to 500MB and 2,000 pages. Compressing to under 4MB ensures your PDF works on both tiers.
→Azure Document Intelligence free tier (F0) limits PDF uploads to 4MB and processes only the first 2 pages.Microsoft Docs ↗
→Azure Document Intelligence paid tier (S0) supports PDFs up to 500MB with up to 2,000 pages per document.Microsoft Docs ↗
→Compressing a PDF reduces image quality inside the file but does not affect the text layer that Document Intelligence reads.Microsoft Docs ↗
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Azure Document Intelligence rejecting my PDF?+
On the free F0 tier, PDFs must be under 4MB and only the first 2 pages are processed. On the paid S0 tier, the limit is 500MB with up to 2,000 pages. Compress your PDF or upgrade your tier.Source: Microsoft Docs ↗
What is the PDF size limit for Azure Document Intelligence?+
4MB on the free F0 tier (first 2 pages only). Up to 500MB and 2,000 pages on the paid S0 tier.Source: Microsoft Docs ↗
How do I fix the Azure Document Intelligence file size error?+
Compress your PDF below 4MB using the tool above. This reduces embedded image quality without affecting the text layer that Document Intelligence extracts.Source: Microsoft Docs ↗
Does compressing a PDF affect what Document Intelligence can extract?+
No. Document Intelligence reads the text layer of the PDF. Compressing image quality reduces file size without affecting text extraction accuracy.Source: Microsoft Docs ↗