Naukri accepts PDF, DOC, and DOCX resumes up to 5MB — but Word files often reflow on different machines, breaking your layout before a recruiter even opens it. Convert your .docx to PDF here so formatting is locked before upload.
⚡ Naukri File Size Limits (Quick Fix)
•Naukri.com accepts resume uploads in PDF, DOC, and DOCX formats up to 5MB.
👉 Fix: Compress your file below the required limit using the tool above.
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Drop your Word document here
or click to upload — .docx only
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
Naukri's ATS parses text-based PDFs more accurately than scanned or image-based files. A resume exported from Word as PDF is typically 100–400KB — well under the 5MB portal limit — and gets parsed correctly for recruiter keyword searches.
→Naukri.com accepts resume uploads in PDF, DOC, and DOCX formats up to 5MB.Naukri ↗
→PDF is the recommended format for Naukri resumes because it preserves formatting across all devices and is parsed accurately by ATS systems.
→Word documents can reflow text and shift layout when opened on a different version of Microsoft Office — converting to PDF locks the formatting permanently.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upload a Word document as my resume on Naukri?+
Yes, Naukri accepts DOC and DOCX files. However, PDF is recommended because it preserves your formatting regardless of the recruiter's software version.Source: Naukri ↗
What is the Naukri resume file size limit?+
5MB for most uploads. Keeping your resume under 1MB is safest for fast uploads and reliable ATS parsing.Source: Naukri ↗
Does converting Word to PDF affect ATS parsing on Naukri?+
No — a text-based PDF converted from Word is parsed accurately by Naukri's ATS. Avoid scanned PDFs, which store pages as images and cannot be parsed.Source: Naukri ↗