The most obvious rule, but not the only one.
PDF won’t upload?
Check the usual blockers.
Add the rejected PDF. Ninjitzu checks size, page count, basic readability and other browser-visible clues before sending you to the right repair tool.
Inspect the rejected PDF
We’ll check what can be verified locally without inventing portal rules.
PDF inspection
Add the PDF. I’ll check the clues a browser can verify locally.
Why a PDF can be rejected
A PDF can open normally on your computer and still fail in a portal. Upload systems may apply stricter rules than ordinary PDF viewers.
Some forms allow only a fixed number of pages.
Password-protected PDFs may be rejected even when the password is known.
A PDF viewer may tolerate problems that a portal parser does not.
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She is the calm voice inside Ninjitzu. DOTi translates confusing upload problems, keeps the next useful step obvious and helps you choose the right repair path without inventing rules a portal never showed you.
PDF won’t upload FAQ
Why won’t my PDF upload?
A PDF may be rejected because of size, page count, encryption, damaged content, filename rules, orientation, PDF version, or undisclosed portal rules.
Can Ninjitzu inspect PDF page count locally?
Yes. Supported PDFs can be opened in the browser to inspect page count without uploading them.
Does a small PDF always pass?
No. Size is only one possible rule.