How to Compress UPSC PDF Documents Under 300KB

Optimize scanned certificates, marksheets, and identity proofs under 300KB for the UPSC IAS Mains application.

Akash Sharma
Akash SharmaCreator of ToolWala
June 21, 2026โ€ข3 min read
How to Compress UPSC PDF Documents Under 300KB

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Uploading academic marksheets, degree certificate scans, and caste certificates for UPSC IAS Mains requires PDF files under 300KB. High-resolution scanner outputs are usually much larger, leading to upload failures.

UPSC PDFS Sizing Rules

  • File Format: PDF.
  • Maximum File Size: 300 KB.
  • Layout: Portrait or landscape layout with legible text structures.

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