Which portals require PDFs under 1MB?
1MB is the default cap on most Indian job and government portals. Naukri.com, Shine.com, and LinkedIn all limit resume PDF uploads to 1–2MB. UPSC, SSC, and most state PSC portals also enforce 1MB limits on uploaded documents such as certificates, marksheets, and experience letters.
| Portal / Platform | PDF Size Limit | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| Naukri.com | ≤ 1MB | Resume / CV |
| ≤ 2MB | Resume / Portfolio | |
| Shine.com | ≤ 1MB | Resume / CV |
| UPSC OTR | ≤ 1MB | Certificates, marksheets |
| SSC Recruitment | ≤ 1MB | Supporting documents |
| IBPS / SBI Portal | ≤ 500KB–1MB | Certificates |
| NTA Portal | ≤ 1MB | Category certificates |
| State PSC Portals | ≤ 1MB | Documents |
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How to compress your PDF to 1MB (3 steps)
Drop your PDF into the tool above or click Choose PDF. Works with resumes, scanned documents, marksheets, and certificates — any PDF up to 100+ pages.
The target is pre-set to 1MB. Click Compress PDF to 1MB. The tool searches quality and resolution settings automatically to hit the target.
Click Download. The compressed file is ready to upload to Naukri, SSC, or any portal with a 1MB limit.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Naukri reject my resume PDF?
Naukri rejects PDFs over 1MB. Resume PDFs with embedded images (your photo, logos, coloured sections) can easily hit 3–5MB. Use this tool to compress to under 1MB. Text-only resumes rarely need compression — it's usually photo or design elements causing the large size.
Can I compress a 20-page PDF to 1MB?
Yes, usually. A 20-page text-and-image document typically compresses to 1MB or less. Very image-heavy PDFs (scanned photos at 300 DPI per page) may not reach 1MB without visible quality loss — the tool will return the smallest achievable size and tell you if 1MB was unreachable.
Will text still be readable after compression?
Yes — body text and headings remain fully readable. The compression converts each page to a JPEG image, so text won't be selectable (copy-paste), but for portal uploads this is perfectly acceptable. Reviewers read PDFs visually, not programmatically.
Is my PDF uploaded to your server?
No. The entire compression happens inside your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF never leaves your device. This is why there's no file size limit and no waiting for uploads — it runs on your own CPU.