How to Compress a PDF for University or College Submission
Many university portals limit PDF uploads to 5MB or 10MB. Compress your assignment or thesis PDF to meet submission requirements.
University and college submission portals (Moodle, Turnitin, Canvas, Blackboard) often limit upload sizes. FixMyPDF compresses your assignment or thesis PDF to meet these limits without losing readable quality.
Common Upload Limits by Platform
Moodle: typically 10–20 MB per file (set by each institution). Turnitin: 400 pages or 100 MB (more generous). Blackboard: typically 10 MB. Canvas: typically 500 MB (very generous). Institutional portals: often 5–10 MB. Check your specific platform.
Steps
Go to fixmypdf.in/tools/compressor. Upload your assignment or thesis PDF. Try Medium compression first — check the resulting file size. If still over the limit, try High compression. Download and upload to your portal.
Thesis With Many Images
Theses with figures, charts, and photographs are typically large. High compression may reduce a 50 MB thesis to 5–10 MB. Text quality is unaffected; figure sharpness reduces slightly but remains readable on screen.
Before Compressing: Check Requirements
Some institutions require a minimum resolution for thesis submissions (especially for binding). Check your department's guidelines before compressing heavily. For print submissions, use Low or Medium compression only.
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