Getting a file too large error uploading a PDF to Slack?
Compress your PDF below 1GB instantly using the tool below โ or below 10MB for Slack API integrations.
๐ Files never leave your deviceโก Instant processing in browser๐ธ 100% free โ no signup
๐
Drop your PDF here to fix upload errors
or click to select file โ PDF only
Target size (optional)
targeting 1024 MB
โก Slack File Size Limits (Quick Fix)
โขSlack allows file uploads up to 1GB per file for all users.
โขFor API-driven or user-facing file inputs in Slack integrations, the effective limit is 10MB per file.
โขFree Slack workspaces have 5GB total storage per workspace with 90-day file retention.
๐ Fix: Compress your file below 1024 MB using the tool above.
About this tool
Slack's 1GB limit is rarely hit by standard PDFs โ the more common cause is a Slack API integration enforcing the 10MB limit. Identify which limit applies to your situation and compress accordingly.
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.
๐ก Good to know
โSlack allows file uploads up to 1GB per file for all users.Slack Help โ
โFor API-driven or user-facing file inputs in Slack integrations, the effective limit is 10MB per file.Slack Help โ
โFree Slack workspaces have 5GB total storage per workspace with 90-day file retention.Slack Help โ
Standard Slack uploads allow up to 1GB per file โ very few PDFs exceed this. If you're hitting a size error, you're likely using a Slack API integration with a 10MB limit. Compress below 10MB and retry.Source: Slack Help โ
What is the Slack file size limit?+
1GB per file for standard uploads. 10MB for API-driven and user-facing file inputs in Slack integrations.Source: Slack Help โ
How do I fix a Slack file too large error?+
Compress your PDF using the tool above. If you're uploading via the Slack UI, compress below 1GB. If you're using the Slack API or a bot integration, compress below 10MB.Source: Slack Help โ
Can I send a 500MB PDF on Slack?+
Yes. Standard Slack uploads support files up to 1GB, so a 500MB PDF will upload without issues via the Slack UI.Source: Slack Help โ
๐ Files stay on deviceยท๐ Free foreverยท๐ต No signup required