Uploading documents to the AKTU portal? General uploads are recommended to be 1–2MB. Compress your PDF here before submitting to avoid upload errors.
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⚡ AKTU Upload File Size Limits (Quick Fix)
•AKTU recommends keeping general document uploads between 1MB and 2MB for reliable portal submission.
•Document verification and counseling uploads at AKTU have a stricter limit of 200KB per file.
•Faculty biodata uploads at AKTU allow up to 10MB per file.
👉 Fix: Compress your file below 1 MB using the tool above.
About this tool
AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University) recommends keeping general document uploads between 1MB and 2MB. Scanned PDFs often exceed this — compress yours here before uploading.
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.
💡 Good to know
→AKTU recommends keeping general document uploads between 1MB and 2MB for reliable portal submission.
→Document verification and counseling uploads at AKTU have a stricter limit of 200KB per file.
→Faculty biodata uploads at AKTU allow up to 10MB per file.
→Scanned PDFs are typically larger than typed PDFs because each page is stored as an image — compressing reduces size without affecting readability.
What is the PDF size limit for AKTU portal uploads?+
It depends on the submission type. General uploads are recommended at 1–2MB. Document verification and counseling uploads are capped at 200KB. Faculty biodata allows up to 10MB.
Why is my scanned document too large for AKTU?+
Scanned PDFs store each page as a high-resolution image, which inflates file size. Scanning at 200–300 DPI in greyscale and compressing the output typically brings a single page well under 200KB.
What is the recommended PDF size for AKTU general uploads?+
1MB to 2MB is the recommended range for general AKTU portal uploads. Keeping files under 1MB ensures fast, error-free submission.
Does compressing a PDF affect its content for AKTU submission?+
No. Text, fonts, and layout are preserved. Only embedded image quality may be slightly reduced, which does not affect legibility for document verification purposes.
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