SqueezePDFCompress PDF for a UPSC applicationfree & private
Filling the UPSC Civil Services or other UPSC/DAF online form and the portal rejects your scanned document as too large? Shrink it to fit the size cap right here, without installing anything. Everything runs in your browser, so your certificates and ID never touch a server.
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Meeting the UPSC upload cap
This page opens on the Balanced quality preset (72 DPI), a common ceiling for supporting documents on UPSC forms, but always match the target to the exact figure shown on the UPSC portal for that field. Switch to Target size if you need a hard cap — it tries several quality levels and keeps the sharpest version that fits. Compression happens entirely on your device, so nothing is uploaded.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a PDF for a UPSC application?+
Drop your scanned PDF onto this page. It opens on the Balanced quality preset (72 DPI) and produces a smaller file you can download and upload to the UPSC form. Switch to Target size if your field states a different limit.
What size does UPSC allow for uploads?+
Caps vary by form and field; supporting documents are often capped somewhere around 300 KB, while photos and signatures are usually smaller. Always use the exact figure printed next to the upload box on the UPSC portal.
Is it safe to compress my UPSC documents here?+
Yes. Compression runs 100% in your browser. Your files are never uploaded and never leave your device, so sensitive certificates stay private.
Will my certificate still be readable after compressing?+
Yes. Text and vector graphics stay sharp; only embedded scan images are downsampled. Scanned documents shrink the most while staying legible enough for verification.
Is this free and do I need to sign up?+
It is completely free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no file limits. It even works offline once the page has loaded.