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Compress a PDF for the EU Settlement Scheme,
under the 6 MB limit.

For uploading evidence of UK residence. The tool targets 5 MB so the file is safely under the 6 MB limit, and your documents stay on your device.

Compress PDF

Choose a PDF and a target size. You get a smaller PDF in which the text stays selectable.

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Compress PDF · For the EU Settlement Scheme

What you need to know

What the EU Settlement Scheme accepts

According to GOV.UK's guidance on evidence of UK residence (checked October 2026): you can upload up to 10 documents, and each must be 6 MB or less. Photos and scans are accepted. Rules can change, so check the guidance before you apply.

Preparing your evidence

  • Several months of payslips or bank statements fit better as one PDF: combine them with Merge PDF.
  • Photograph paper letters with Scan to PDF so they're straight and readable.
  • Compress each file here and check that dates and names are still legible.

Quick guide

How to shrink a PDF without making it unreadable

Most large PDFs are large because of photos or scans. The tool shrinks the images and leaves the text and layout alone.

  1. Choose the PDFDrag the file into the area or pick it from your device.
  2. Choose a target sizeFor example 2 MB for a government portal or 10 MB for an email attachment.
  3. Download the smaller PDFYou see straight away how much smaller the file has become.

Frequently asked questions

Answers before you start

Why a 5 MB target if the limit is 6 MB?

It leaves a margin, and 5 MB is one of the tool's preset targets. Most documents are far smaller after compression anyway.

Is my evidence uploaded to PDF Simplu?

No. The compression happens in your browser.