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)
•Dust limits PDF and data file uploads to 50MB per file during conversations.
•Dust image uploads are limited to 5MB per file.
•Dust code files, CSV, TSV, and XLSX files share the same 50MB per-file limit as PDFs.
•The 50MB limit applies to files uploaded during conversations for analysis or data processing in Dust.
👉 Fix: Compress your file below 50 MB using the tool above.
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Drop your PDF here
or click to upload — PDF only
Target size (optional)
targeting 50 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
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.
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 ↗