PDF workflow

Compress a PDF for an upload portal

Government, school, and HR portals often enforce hard size caps. This workflow targets common KB limits first, then merges related files and adds page numbers when reviewers ask for a single numbered packet.

Category: PDF · Last updated: 2026-07-22

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Step-by-step path

Steps (3 tools)

Hit common 100KB–500KB limits, then merge or number pages if the portal needs one file.

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Step 1: Hit a KB target
Tool: Compress PDF to 100KB / 200KB / 500KB
Compress toward 100KB, 200KB, or 500KB portal limits.
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Open Compress PDF to 100KB / 200KB / 500KB
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Step 2: Merge if needed
Tool: Merge PDF
Combine supporting PDFs only after each piece is small enough.
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Open Merge PDF
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Step 3: Add page numbers
Tool: PDF Page Numbering
Number pages when reviewers require a navigable packet.
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Open PDF Page Numbering
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When to use this workflow

An upload form rejects files over 200KB or 500KB.
Email gateways bounce large PDF attachments.
You need a tiny resume PDF after optimizing content.

Tips

Tips for better results

Start with Compress PDF to KB; fall back to general Compress PDF if quality is too low.
Downsample scans aggressively only after OCR if you still need searchable text.
Keep an uncompressed archive for your records.

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