Bewerbung PDF verkleinern

German employers expect application PDFs under 5MB — often 2-3MB. Compress your Bewerbung instantly in your browser.

No signup. Your Bewerbung never leaves your browser — nothing uploaded.

German job applications (Bewerbungen) are submitted as a single PDF containing your Anschreiben, Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse, and reference letters. These combined documents often exceed the 5MB limit most German HR portals enforce. fileGOD compresses your Bewerbung PDF to 2-3MB while keeping scanned certificates sharp. Everything runs client-side — your personal data is never uploaded.

How It Works

Drop your Bewerbung PDF

Drag and drop your combined application PDF (Anschreiben + Lebenslauf + Zeugnisse). Supports files up to 100MB.

Compress to portal size

The tool reduces file size by optimizing scanned certificate images and stripping metadata — typically 60-80% reduction.

Download and apply

Download your compressed Bewerbung and upload to StepStone, Indeed.de, Xing, or send via email.

Why fileGOD?

Under 5MB for German HR Portals

Most German job portals (StepStone, Xing, Indeed.de, Arbeitsagentur) cap uploads at 5MB.

Scanned Zeugnisse Stay Readable

Scanned certificates are the biggest size culprit. The tool resamples images so text on scans remains crisp.

Bewerbungsfoto Quality Preserved

Your application photo is compressed with care — no visible quality loss at the size it appears in your Lebenslauf.

100% Private — DSGVO-Compliant

Your Bewerbung containing personal data, address, and photo never leaves your device.

Batch Compression

Applying to multiple positions? Compress all your application PDFs in one session.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large can a Bewerbung PDF be?+

Most German employers and job portals accept up to 5MB, but many prefer 2-3MB. Some portals limit to 3MB. Compress to under 3MB to be safe.

Will compressing reduce the quality of my scanned Zeugnisse?+

Not noticeably. fileGOD optimizes for on-screen reading, which is how HR departments view applications.

Is it safe to compress my Bewerbung online?+

Yes. fileGOD processes everything in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded. Fully DSGVO-compliant.

Should I combine all documents into one PDF first?+

Yes. German employers expect a single PDF: Anschreiben, Lebenslauf, Zeugnisse in that order. Combine first, then compress.