NADRA and most Pakistani university portals cap uploads at 2 MB and reject password-protected files. If your scanned degree or CNIC is larger, use GekiPDF's compress tool. It rewrites the file, removes any password protection, and drops metadata while keeping the text layer readable. Upload a file up to 50 MB, choose a preset, and download in about a second for a 16-page scan.
Three presets match your needs: Light (~200 DPI) for forms with small text, Recommended (~150 DPI) for most documents, and Extreme (~96-120 DPI) for photos or certificates where size matters more than detail. A 300 DPI colour page shrinks from ~1.2 MB to ~150 KB at 150 DPI greyscale. No account, no watermark, and you get 40 conversions per hour per IP.
Frequently asked questions
Will my password-protected PDF work?
Yes. GekiPDF rewrites the file during compression, which strips passwords. Upload the protected file, pick a preset, and download an unprotected compressed version.
What if my file is over 50 MB?
The limit is 50 MB per file. If yours is larger, split it first using the split tool, then compress each part separately.
How long are my files kept?
Files are deleted automatically after one hour. Download your compressed PDF immediately; nothing stays on our servers longer.
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