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Compress PDF for University Submission

University portals cap uploads at 2-20MB. Compress your thesis, assignment, or application PDF to fit.

Compress PDF for University

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University submission portals — Turnitin, Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, and application systems — enforce strict file size limits, typically 2MB to 20MB. Thesis documents with charts, images, and appendices often exceed these limits. fileGOD compresses your academic PDF to fit any portal while preserving all text, citations, and formatting. Processing runs entirely in your browser.

How It Works

1

Drop your PDF

Drag and drop your thesis, assignment, research paper, or application form.

2

Set the size target

Choose the portal limit: 2MB, 5MB, 10MB, or 20MB. The compressor optimizes to fit.

3

Download and submit

Preview the compressed document, verify formatting, and upload to your university portal.

Why fileGOD?

University Portal Limits

Turnitin: 100MB. Blackboard: varies (often 10MB). Canvas: 500MB. Moodle: varies (often 2-20MB). Application portals: typically 2-5MB.

Preserves Academic Formatting

Citations, footnotes, headers, page numbers, and table of contents remain intact after compression.

Chart & Figure Quality

Charts and figures are resampled intelligently. Text in figures stays readable even after compression.

Handles Large Theses

100+ page theses with embedded images compress dramatically. A 50MB thesis can often reach under 5MB.

100% Client-Side

Your research stays private. Academic work is processed in your browser — never uploaded to any third party.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the file size limit for Turnitin?+
Turnitin accepts files up to 100MB. However, many professors set lower limits (10-20MB) in their assignment settings.
Will compression affect my thesis citations?+
No. fileGOD preserves all text layers including citations, references, footnotes, and hyperlinks. Only embedded images are optimized.
Can I compress my university application documents?+
Yes. Application portals often have the strictest limits (2-5MB). Compress transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statements to fit.
Is it safe for unpublished research?+
Completely. Your document is processed in your browser only. No file is ever uploaded. Your unpublished research remains on your device.

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