Short answer
Before you email or upload a resume, compress to the portal limit, strip metadata, and optionally package with a cover letter. Use Job Application Packet below for a guided local workflow — or jump to Compress resume / Remove metadata. Files never leave your device.
Prepare a resume before sending it
Free · private · files stay on your device
How it works
- 1
Drop your resume into Job Application Packet (or Compress resume if you only need size).
- 2
Target the portal cap (often 1 MB or 500 KB) while preferring Keep text for ATS.
- 3
Strip author/title metadata so an old laptop username is not in the file properties.
- 4
Optional: add cover letter / certificates, then download the packet.
- 5
Open the final PDF once and run the privacy checker before sending.
Who needs this
- Job seekers uploading to ATS portals with size caps
- Applicants emailing recruiters who worry about metadata
- Anyone packaging resume + cover letter + certificates
Files never leave your device
The job packet and related tools run locally. mypdf.space does not receive your resume. Recruiters and job sites are separate uploads after you download.
Limits worth knowing
- Heavy photos force stronger compression that can hurt ATS text.
- Packet tools package files — they do not rewrite your career content.
- Always follow each employer’s format rules (PDF vs DOCX).
Frequently asked questions
What should I fix before sending a resume PDF?
Size limit, selectable text for ATS, metadata (author/dates), and any unnecessary personal IDs in the file.Does this upload my resume?
No. Preparation runs in your browser.Compress only vs full packet?
Use Compress resume for size alone. Use Job Application Packet when you also want cleaning and multi-file packaging.
Written by Sumit · Last updated 23 Oct 2026