For job portals that reject large files. Set to 2 MB and tuned to keep your text readable.
Applicant tracking systems such as Workday cap upload sizes, and the limit differs per employer. Common reasons a resume is too large: a photo or logo saved at full resolution, embedded fonts from a design template, or a resume that was printed and scanned.
When the upload fails, some portals show only a generic error. Check the size limit next to the upload button, then come back here.
Many employers use software that reads the text in your PDF. If the text is turned into an image, that software may see an empty page. That is why we always try lossless compression first, which keeps your text selectable.
Open the downloaded file and select a line of text. If you can highlight it, job systems can read it. Use a clear file name, such as Firstname-Lastname-Resume.pdf.
Yes. Your resume is processed in your browser and never uploaded, so your personal details stay on your device.
Usually not. Most oversized resumes contain a large image or embedded fonts, and lossless optimization often brings them under 2 MB.
Some systems also reject password-protected PDFs or unusual layouts. Remove any password and export a fresh PDF from your original document.
Yes. Add both files at once and download them separately or as one ZIP.