Applying for a grant, submitting a request or providing documents to a public administration almost always ends the same way: a form that only accepts PDF, with a maximum size per file and sometimes a single file per section. These are the most common problems and how to solve them with PDFácil.
“Only PDF files are accepted”
If you have the document as a photo (an ID card, a certificate, a receipt), convert it with Image to PDF. You can take the photo on your phone and, if there are several pages, put them in the same file.
“The file exceeds the maximum size”
Each portal sets its own limit, often just a few megabytes per file: always check the one stated in your procedure. To shrink it:
- Open Compress PDF and try “Lossless” first.
- If it does not shrink enough, use high compression at medium quality. Before sending, check that the text is still readable.
“Attach a single file”
If you are asked for, say, your ID, proof of address and employment record in one document, combine them with Merge PDF in the order the procedure asks for.
Too many pages
If the certificate includes blank pages or information you do not need, remove them with Organize pages before uploading: the file will be smaller and whoever reviews it will thank you.
Quick checklist before sending
- Open the final PDF and check that every page is readable.
- Make sure it is in the right order and upright (if not, rotate it).
- Give it a clear name: id-surname.pdf is better than scan001.pdf.
- Check that it is under the maximum size.
If the document carries a certificate-based electronic signature, do not modify it: any change (compressing, merging or removing pages) invalidates that signature. Upload it as it is.