PDF upload limits of common portals
Upload forms refuse files over a set size, and the limit is often buried in a help page. Here are the limits of common portals, each with the sentence from the portal’s own site (or the government that runs it) and the date we last read it.
A limit is listed only when the portal, its official help pages or the government that runs it states it publicly. Portals that show their limit only after you sign in, or whose limit we could only find on other sites, are left out. Here 1 MB is 1,000,000 bytes, which is also what “1 Mo” means. Aim a little under the limit: your computer and the portal don’t always count a megabyte the same way (1,000,000 or 1,048,576 bytes).
France
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTSPublic services | Supporting documents for a vehicle registration (carte grise) | 1 MB per fileCompress under 1 MB | “il est nécessaire que la taille de chaque pièce jointe soit effectivement inférieure à 1 Mo”plus.transformation.gouv.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| ANTSPublic services | Supporting documents for a driving licence application | 11 MB per fileCompress under 11 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 11 MB. | “effectivement inférieure à 1 Mo (11Mo pour permis)”plus.transformation.gouv.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| ANEFVisas and immigration | Supporting documents for a residence permit application (titre de séjour) | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “Vous devez respecter les formats suivants : .jpg, .pdf, .png, bmp, .tiff et ne pas dépasser 10Mo par fichier.”administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| France TravailJobs | A document attached to a message to your adviser, from your personal space | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “Nous vous informons que le poids du document joint à votre mail ne doit pas dépasser 5 MO.”francetravail.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| CAF (Mon Compte)Public services | Documents sent to the CAF from your “Mon Compte” space, one type of document per send | 10 MB in totalCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “Le poids de l’ensemble de mes documents : 10 Mo maximum.”caf.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Études en France (Campus France)Study and admissions | Documents for a study-in-France application (Études en France) | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “Taille maximale : 10 Mo. Formats supportés : jpg, png, pdf”maurice.campusfrance.orgchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Mon MasterStudy and admissions | Documents for a master’s degree application in France (most documents) | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “Veillez à ce que le document ne dépasse pas la limite de taille du fichier (2Mo pour une majorité des pièces)”information.monmaster.gouv.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| MDPH en ligne (Paris)Health | Supporting documents for a disability application to the MDPH de Paris (20 MB in total) | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “ne pas dépasser 10 Mo par fichier”handicap.paris.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Agirc-ArrcoPublic services | Proof documents for a supplementary pension career update | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “la taille (5MO par document)”agirc-arrco.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université Paris-Saclay (Inception)Study and admissions | Supporting documents for a master’s application | 3 MB per fileCompress under 3 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 3 MB. | “au format pdf et faire moins de 3Mo”universite-paris-saclay.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université de ToulouseStudy and admissions | Files uploaded for an application | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “La taille maximale à ne pas dépasser est de 2 Mo.”utoulouse.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université Paris Cité (PJ WEB)Study and admissions | Supporting documents for enrolment | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “Chaque fichier ne doit pas dépasser 2 Mo.”u-paris.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université Côte d’AzurStudy and admissions | Files for an application or an enrolment | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “La taille de chaque fichier ne doit pas dépasser 5 Mo.”univ-cotedazur.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université de Perpignan Via DomitiaStudy and admissions | Supporting documents for enrolment | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “La taille maximale autorisée est de 5 Mo.”univ-perp.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès (DAEU, eCandidat)Study and admissions | Each document of an application to the DAEU, the university-entrance diploma for adults without the baccalauréat | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “chaque pièce justificative demandée ne doit pas dépasser 5 Mo”univ-tlse2.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université de Lille (département Infocom)Study and admissions | Each type of supporting document for an application, as one file | 4 MB per fileCompress under 4 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 4 MB. | “la taille du fichier ne devra pas excéder 4Mo”icid.univ-lille.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| ENIT (eCandidature)Study and admissions | Each supporting document for an engineering school application | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “Chaque pièce justificative demandée ne doit pas dépasser 2 Mo.”enit.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| IUT de VannesStudy and admissions | Supporting documents for an application (2026-27 guide) | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “Si votre fichier dépasse 2 Mo il faut le compresser”iutvannes.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| ISTHIA (Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès)Study and admissions | Each supporting document for an application (guide in English) | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “each supporting document requested must not exceed 10 MB”isthia.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| demarches-simplifiees.frPublic services | Attachments in one field of an online form on this platform, which many French administrations use | 200 MB in totalCompress under 200 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 200 MB. | “La capacité maximale d’ajout de pièce jointe est de 200 Mo au total par champ.”doc.demarches-simplifiees.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Assurance retraitePublic services | Documents uploaded in the online retirement services | 4 MB per fileCompress under 4 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 4 MB. | “Les fichiers de plus de 4Mo ne sont pas acceptés.”lassuranceretraite.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Demande de logement social (SNE)Housing | PDF supporting documents for a social housing application | 1 MB per fileCompress under 1 MB | “La taille maximale (via le SNE) d’un fichier PDF est de 1 Mo”sne.info.application.logement.gouv.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| DossierFacileHousing | Documents for a rental application file, on the state’s free service | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “Le poids des fichiers téléversés est limité à 10MO sur notre site.”aide.dossierfacile.logement.gouv.frchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Canada
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRCC secure accountVisas and immigration | Documents uploaded to an IRCC secure account | 4 MB per fileCompress under 4 MB | “IRCC secure account 4 MB”ircc.canada.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| IRCC PortalVisas and immigration | Documents uploaded in the IRCC Portal (old and new versions) | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “IRCC Portal 5 MB”ircc.canada.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Online citizenship applicationVisas and immigration | Documents for an online Canadian citizenship application | 4 MB per fileCompress under 4 MB | “Online citizenship application 4 MB”ircc.canada.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Permanent Residence PortalVisas and immigration | Documents uploaded in the Permanent Residence Portal | 4 MB per fileCompress under 4 MB | “Permanent Residence Portal 4 MB”ircc.canada.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Asylum portalVisas and immigration | Documents uploaded in the IRCC asylum portal | 4 MB per fileCompress under 4 MB | “Asylum portal 4 MB”ircc.canada.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| FRQnet (Fonds de recherche du Québec)Study and admissions | Documents attached to a Québec research funding application | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “La taille standard des documents est de 2 Mo, sauf indications contraires dans le formulaire.”frq.gouv.qc.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université de Montréal (admission)Study and admissions | Documents for an admission application | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “Poids : inférieur à 10 Mo”admission.umontreal.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Wilfrid Laurier University (LORIS)Study and admissions | Files uploaded for a graduate admission application | 1.2 MB per fileCompress under 1.2 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 1.2 MB. | “My file is too large (larger than 1.2 MB) and I cannot upload it.”wlu.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Aide financière aux études (Québec)Study and admissions | Documents for a Québec student financial aid file (60 MB per submission) | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “la taille de chaque fichier ne dépasse pas 5 Mo;”quebec.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Retraite QuébecPublic services | Documents sent online to Retraite Québec | 7 MB per fileCompress under 7 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 7 MB. | “Chaque document doit avoir une taille maximale de 7 Mo.”retraitequebec.gouv.qc.cachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
United Kingdom
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Borough CouncilPublic services | Supporting documents for a benefits claim | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “each single upload must be no larger than 2MB”luton.gov.ukchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| EU Settlement SchemeVisas and immigration | Evidence of UK residence for an EU Settlement Scheme application (10 documents at most) | 6 MB per fileCompress under 6 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 6 MB. | “Each document must be no more than 6MB in size.”gov.ukchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| UCASStudy and admissions | Supporting documents for a UCAS undergraduate application | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “Yes, the maximum size is 5MB per individual document.”ucas.comchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| University of EdinburghStudy and admissions | Each document requested from applicants | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “each document must be no larger than 2mb. If the document is larger than 2MB please separate it into smaller files”registryservices.ed.ac.ukchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Planning PortalPublic services | Each supporting document for a planning application (England and Wales) | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “The size limit for each supporting document file is 10MB.”planningportal.co.ukchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Ipswich Borough CouncilTax | PDF evidence for Council Tax (other files: 10 MB) | 1 MB per fileCompress under 1 MB | “PDF files: Maximum 1 MB”ipswich.gov.ukchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Harrow CouncilPublic services | Evidence for a Housing Benefit or Council Tax Support claim | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “The maximum size file you can upload is 10 MB”harrow.gov.ukchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Morocco
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emploi-public.maJobs | Supporting documents for a public-sector recruitment exam (concours) in Morocco | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “Il est également important que chaque document ne dépasse pas 2 M.”emploi-public.machecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Chikaya.ma (portail national des réclamations)Public services | Attachments to a complaint filed with a Moroccan public administration | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “لا يتجاوز حجمها 5 ميغا بايت”chikaya.machecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| OFPPT (recrutement)Jobs | CV, diploma and ID copies for a job application at OFPPT | 800 KB per fileCompress under 800 KBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 800 KB. | “La taille maximale de chaque fichier joint est 800Ko.”recrutement.ofppt.machecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| ENSAM MeknèsStudy and admissions | All documents for the engineering school entrance exam, scanned into one file | 5 MB in totalCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “taille max : 5Mo”ensam-umi.ac.machecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Belgium
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irisrent (IRISbox)Housing | A lease or check-in inventory registered with the Brussels-Capital Region | 15 MB per fileCompress under 15 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 15 MB. | “Si la taille de vos fichiers fait plus de 15 mégabytes, vous êtes invités à préalablement les compresser.”admin.be.brusselschecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Université de LiègeStudy and admissions | The whole application file for a quota-limited programme, as one PDF | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “Si la taille du PDF (maximum 10 Mo autorisés) est trop importante”enseignement.uliege.bechecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Egypt
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt Healthcare Authority (هيئة الرعاية الصحية)Jobs | CV for a job application (one file) | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “يمكن تحميل ملف واحد بحد أقصى لحجم الملف 2 ميجابايت”eha.gov.egchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Bayt Al-Watan (بيت الوطن), NUCAHousing | ID documents for a Bayt Al-Watan land booking (Egyptians abroad) | 1 MB per fileCompress under 1 MB | “على أن لا يزيد حجم الملف عن 1 ميجابايت”lands.nuca.gov.egchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
New Zealand
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration Online (Immigration New Zealand)Visas and immigration | Supporting documents for an online visitor visa application | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “The size of each document must be in PDF (Portable Document Format) and not exceed 10MB.”immigration.govt.nzchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| Immigration Online (Immigration New Zealand)Visas and immigration | Supporting documents for a visa transfer or confirmation application (5 files at most) | 3 MB per fileCompress under 3 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 3 MB. | “The files must be PDF, JPG or JPEG and less than 3MB each.”immigration.govt.nzchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Saudi Arabia
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| JadaratJobs | CV uploaded to Saudi Arabia’s national jobs platform | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “An applicant must ensure that the file does not exceed 2 MB in size and is in PDF format.”hrdf.org.sachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| HRSD e-servicesPublic services | Documents for updating the guardian of a person with a disability | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “The file size must not exceed 2 MB.”hrsd.gov.sachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Switzerland
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Université de GenèveStudy and admissions | Each document requested for an application | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “Les fichiers dont la taille ne dépasse pas 2 Mo sont acceptés.”unige.chchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
| HEAD GenèveStudy and admissions | The whole master’s application file, as one PDF | 50 MB per fileCompress under 50 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 50 MB. | “d’un poids total maximal de 50 MB”head-admissions.chalas.chchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Australia
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAC (Universities Admissions Centre)Study and admissions | Documents for a university application in New South Wales and the ACT | 5 MB per fileCompress under 5 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 5 MB. | “Each PDF document must be smaller than 5 MB.”uac.edu.auchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Bahrain
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain eVisaVisas and immigration | Supporting documents and photo for a Bahrain eVisa application | 2 MB per fileCompress under 2 MB | “We are able to accept the following file formats up to 2 MB in size:”evisa.gov.bhchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Germany
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| uni-assist (My assist)Study and admissions | Certificates and transcripts for applications to German universities | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “Each file can be a maximum of 10 MB in size.”uni-assist.dechecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Kuwait
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Higher Education (Kuwait)Study and admissions | Documents for the medical specialties scholarship | 900 KB per fileCompress under 900 KBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 900 KB. | “All documents must be in pdf format and not exceeding 900 KB.”mohe.edu.kwchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Netherlands
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDVisas and immigration | Documents uploaded to an IND online application (40 MB in total) | 8 MB per fileCompress under 8 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 8 MB. | “Make sure that your files are less than 8 MB.”ind.nlchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Oman
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oman Police eVisaVisas and immigration | Documents attached to an Oman eVisa application | 512 KB per fileCompress under 512 KBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 512 KB. | “Maximum 512 KB”evisa.rop.gov.omchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
Qatar
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-services (Qatar)Public services | Documents submitted for attestation | 10 MB per fileCompress under 10 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 10 MB. | “Image files and PDF. The maximum size per file is 10 MB.”mofa.gov.qachecked 12 Nov 2026 |
United Arab Emirates
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EmaraTax (Federal Tax Authority)Tax | Supporting documents for VAT registration | 15 MB per fileCompress under 15 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 15 MB. | “Accepted file formats: PDF and DOC. Maximum file size per document: 15 MB.”tax.gov.aechecked 12 Nov 2026 |
United States
| Portal | What you upload | Largest file | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| USCIS online filingVisas and immigration | Evidence uploaded with a USCIS form filed online | 12 MB per fileCompress under 12 MBIn Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit”, then enter 12 MB. | “Files must not be larger than 12MB.”uscis.govchecked 12 Nov 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the portal refuse my file when it’s under the limit?
Your computer and the portal don’t always count a megabyte the same way (1,000,000 or 1,048,576 bytes), so a file your computer shows as 1 MB can be over a “1 MB” limit. Aim about 5% under the limit. Check the format too: many portals accept only PDF, or one file per document.
Is there a difference between MB and Mo?
No. Mo (mégaoctet) is the French for MB: 1 Mo = 1 MB = 1,000 KB.
How do I get my PDF under the limit?
Open Compress PDF, choose “Under a size limit” and enter the portal’s number. It compresses until the file fits, and tells you if it can’t.
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