If you are getting an error that file size is too large when uploading a document, you can utilize the below steps to resize the document to fit the requirement for upload (2MB)
How to Resize a PDF File on a Mac
- Take a Screenshot of the document by pressing the Command, Shift, 4 at the same time.
- Open the screenshot and click File > Export as PDF.
- Open the PDF File and click File > Export > select “Reduce File Size” from the Quartz Filter drop down > Save > Replace.
How to Resize a PDF File on a PC
You can resize a PDF either by adjusting the page dimensions, reducing the file size, or scaling it for printing. Below are a few common methods for PC users:
This method resizes the page content by printing to a new PDF.
- Open the PDF using any PDF reader (e.g., Microsoft Edge or Adobe Reader).
- Press Ctrl + P (or go to File → Print).
- In the Printer dropdown, select Microsoft Print to PDF or Adobe PDF.
- Look for Scaling or Page Sizing options > Select Fit to Page or enter a Custom Scale (e.g., 80%).
- Click Print and choose where to save the new, resized PDF.
Note: Always save a backup of the original document before resizing. Reducing scale can affect readability—double-check the new version.