File is too large
Compress or split first, then retry with a smaller output.
Open Compress PDFDiagnose common PDF upload failures quickly, from file-size limits and password locks to format corruption and page-content issues that block submissions.
Use this sequence before repeatedly retrying the same failed upload.
Confirm size cap, accepted format, and page-count rules from the destination system.
Remove passwords and sanitize metadata when portals reject secured or policy-sensitive files.
Submit a compressed or extracted version that matches exact destination requirements.
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Pick the closest failure mode to jump to the right fix path.
Compress or split first, then retry with a smaller output.
Open Compress PDFUnlock before upload if the portal does not support protected PDFs.
Open Unlock PDFExtract a targeted subset instead of forcing the full document through.
Open Extract Pages from PDFPDF upload failures are usually limit, lock, policy, or structure problems rather than random system bugs.
A short triage process reduces failed retries and speeds approvals.
Preserve the source file and produce channel-specific outputs for each destination.
These recurring mistakes cause most failed PDF submissions.
Issue: Repeated uploads of the same blocked file never resolve policy or size failures.
Fix: Apply one targeted change first: compress, unlock, extract, or sanitize metadata.
Open Compress PDFIssue: Large appendices can push files over limits and delay approvals.
Fix: Extract only required pages and submit the focused output copy.
Open Extract Pages from PDFIssue: Some systems reject documents with restricted or noncompliant metadata fields.
Fix: Remove metadata and retry with a clean output artifact.
Open Remove PDF MetadataUpload systems enforce strict constraints that local viewers do not, including file size caps, password restrictions, metadata policy checks, and page-limit rules.
Start with compression. If the document still exceeds limits, split or extract only required sections instead of over-compressing readability-critical pages.
Yes. Many intake systems reject protected files. Unlock the document for submission, then reapply protection on internal storage copies if needed.
Use a conservative path: compress moderately, remove metadata, and submit only required pages. This resolves most compatibility failures with minimal risk.
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