PDF Too Large for Obsidian Sync? Fix 5MB Limit Instantly

PDF too large to sync in Obsidian? Compress your PDF below 5MB (Standard plan) or 200MB (Plus plan) instantly using the tool below.

⚡ Obsidian Sync File Size Limits (Quick Fix)

•Obsidian Sync Standard plan limits individual file uploads to 5MB.
•Obsidian Sync Plus plan allows individual file uploads up to 200MB.

👉 Fix: Compress your file below 5 MB using the tool above.

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Drop your PDF here

or click to upload — PDF only

Target size (optional)

targeting 5 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 5MB Standard plan limit is the most common cause of Obsidian Sync failures for PDF attachments. Scanned PDFs and exported research papers are the most frequent offenders. Compressing reduces embedded image quality without affecting the text content of your notes.

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💡 Good to know

→Obsidian Sync Standard plan limits individual file uploads to 5MB.Obsidian Help ↗
→Obsidian Sync Plus plan allows individual file uploads up to 200MB.Obsidian Help ↗
→If a file exceeds the Obsidian Sync limit, the sync may fail silently or retry continuously, causing high CPU usage.Obsidian Help ↗

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my PDF too large for Obsidian Sync?+

Obsidian Sync Standard plan caps files at 5MB. Scanned PDFs and research papers with embedded images commonly exceed this. Compress your PDF below 5MB using the tool above.Source: Obsidian Help ↗

What is the Obsidian Sync file size limit?+

5MB per file on the Standard plan. 200MB per file on the Plus plan.Source: Obsidian Help ↗

How do I fix the Obsidian Sync file too large error?+

Compress your PDF below your plan's limit using the tool above. For Standard plan users, compress below 5MB. For Plus plan users, compress below 200MB.Source: Obsidian Help ↗

Will compressing a PDF affect how it opens in Obsidian?+

No. Obsidian opens PDFs using your system's PDF viewer. Compressing image quality reduces file size without affecting how the document reads or displays.Source: Obsidian Help ↗

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