Compress PDF to 5MB
Some job portals, college forms, and government systems cap PDF uploads at 5MB. Compress yours here before submitting.
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Target size (optional)
targeting 5 MB
⚡ File Size Limits (Quick Fix)
- •5MB is a common upload limit on Indian government portals, scholarship forms, and recruitment boards.
- •A single scanned A4 page at 300dpi in colour is typically 1–3MB as a JPEG inside a PDF.
👉 Fix: Compress your file below 5 MB using the tool above.
About this tool
5MB is a common upload cap on recruitment portals, scholarship forms, and mobile document apps. Scanned PDFs often exceed this.
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
- →5MB is a common upload limit on Indian government portals, scholarship forms, and recruitment boards.
- →A single scanned A4 page at 300dpi in colour is typically 1–3MB as a JPEG inside a PDF.
- →Reducing scan resolution from 300dpi to 150dpi roughly quarters the file size with minimal visible quality loss for text documents.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my PDF exceed 5MB?+
Most likely because it contains scanned pages stored as high-resolution images. Each page can be 1–3MB at 300dpi colour.
Will a 5MB PDF upload on government portals?+
Most Indian government portals accept PDFs up to 5MB. Some older portals cap at 1–2MB. Check the portal's instructions before uploading.
How many pages can fit in a 5MB PDF?+
A text-only PDF can hold hundreds of pages in 5MB. A scanned PDF typically fits 3–5 pages at good quality within 5MB.
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