Compress PDF for Dust

Dust limits PDF and data file uploads to 50MB per file during conversations. Compress your PDF here before uploading to avoid errors.

Dust File Size Limits (Quick Fix)

👉 Fix: Compress your file below 50 MB using the tool above.

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targeting 50 MB

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About this tool

Dust's 50MB limit applies to data files (PDF, DOC, TXT, JSON) uploaded during conversations for analysis or data processing. Images are capped at 5MB. CSV, TSV, and XLSX files share the same 50MB limit. Scanned PDFs and image-heavy documents are the most common cause of exceeding this limit.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PDF size limit for Dust?+

50MB per file for PDFs and other data files (DOC, TXT, JSON) uploaded during Dust conversations.Source: Dust Docs

What are the file size limits in Dust?+

Data files (PDF, DOC, TXT, JSON): 50MB. Images: 5MB. Code files: 50MB. Delimited files (CSV, TSV, XLSX): 50MB.Source: Dust Docs

What should I do if my PDF exceeds the Dust 50MB limit?+

Compress the PDF below 50MB using the tool above. For very long documents, splitting into chapters also improves processing speed.Source: Dust Docs

Does compressing a PDF affect Dust's AI analysis?+

No. Dust reads the text layer of the PDF. Compressing image quality reduces file size without affecting the text content used for AI analysis and data processing.Source: Dust Docs

Does the Dust 50MB limit apply to all file types?+

The 50MB limit applies to data files (PDF, DOC, TXT, JSON), code files, and delimited files (CSV, TSV, XLSX). Images have a stricter 5MB limit.Source: Dust Docs

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