Question 1

Are my files uploaded?

Accepted Answer

No. The PDF is opened, re-rendered, and rebuilt in your browser. Nothing leaves your computer.

Question 2

Will text still be selectable?

Accepted Answer

No. Pages are re-rendered as images to get the size down, so the result is a scanned-style copy. Keep your original for signing.

Question 3

What is the size limit?

Accepted Answer

Whatever your browser can hold in memory; files up to about 100 MB work on a typical laptop. Very large scans may take a minute per ten pages.

Question 4

Does it work with password-protected PDFs?

Accepted Answer

No. Remove the password first with the program that created it.

Question 5

What can I use the result for?

Accepted Answer

MLS document uploads, emailing disclosures, and attaching reports to offers. Most boards cap uploads at 10 to 25 MB.

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