How to · ThriftyPDF
Shrink a scanned PDF for an upload portal
Job, loan, and government portals often cap uploads at 5–10 MB. Scanned PDFs balloon fast. Compress in your browser with Fit to size so the file clears the portal limit before you upload.
Try it here
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Steps
- Check the portal’s max file size.
- Open Compress (trial or day pass if prompted).
- Drop the scanned PDF and choose Fit to size under the portal limit.
- Download, confirm page count looks right, then upload to the portal.
FAQ
Do you upload my scan?
No. Compress runs in your browser for this tool. You upload to the portal yourself.
Pages look soft after compress?
Lower targets use stronger compression. Raise the target MB a little, or Split and upload in parts if the portal allows.
What does it cost?
All six tools need an active plan: a 7-day trial (card required), then $2.99/mo or $19/yr until you cancel, or a one-time $1.49 24-hour pass.