FunPDF handles files of different sizes with optimized processing strategies.
File Size Categories
Small Files (< 10MB)
- Processing: Synchronous (instant)
- Experience: Immediate results
- Storage: Not stored
- Use case: Most common PDFs and documents
Large Files (10MB - 200MB)
- Processing: Asynchronous (background)
- Experience: Progress tracking with status updates
- Features:
- Real-time progress bar
- Detailed status messages
- Cancellable operations
Maximum Limit
- Current limit: 200MB per file
- Reason: Ensures optimal performance for all users
- Solution for larger files: Use Compress PDF first
Processing Modes
Synchronous Processing
- Upload file
- Click convert/process
- Wait for completion (usually < 10 seconds)
- Download result immediately
Best for: Quick operations, small files
Asynchronous Processing
- Upload file
- File is uploaded to secure storage
- Job is queued for processing
- Progress updates shown in real-time
- Download when complete
Best for: Large files, complex conversions
Progress Stages
During async processing, you'll see:
- Uploading: File being uploaded to server
- Queued: Waiting in processing queue
- Downloading: Server retrieving file for processing
- Converting: Active conversion in progress
- Optimizing: Post-processing (images, fonts, etc.)
- Uploading Result: Saving converted file
- Complete: Ready to download
Tips for Large Files
Reduce File Size
- Use Compress PDF tool first
- Reduce image quality settings
- Remove unnecessary pages with Split PDF
Optimize for Speed
- Close other browser tabs during processing
- Use a stable internet connection
- If processing is slow, try again later
Cancel Operations
- Click "Cancel" button during processing
- Files are safely removed from queue
- No charges or penalties
File Retention
- Small files (< 10MB): Not stored
- Large files (10MB - 200MB): Deleted after 2 hours maximum or on download
- Failed processing: Deleted immediately
- Manual deletion: Available in editor
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