You can make PDF files smaller for uploads by zipping the PDF files. This task can be completed using software that is already installed on your computer, whether it be a Mac or a PC. Once the files are zipped, they can easily be uploaded as one file. When you wish to open them, you'll simply have to unzip the files.
On a Mac
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Step 1
Click the Finder.
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Step 2
Browse through your computer files to find the PDF files you want to make smaller for uploads.
Step 3
Create a new folder to place these PDF files within. Do this by clicking "File" and selecting "New Folder".
Step 4
Name the new folder to represent your PDF files.
Step 5
Drag the PDF files you want to make smaller for uploads into this folder.
Step 6
Right-click or control-click this folder and select "Create Archive Of". After doing so, a zip file of the folder containing your PDF files will appear. You have now successfully made PDF files smaller for uploads.
On a PC
Step 1
Click the Start button and select "Computer".
Step 2
Browse through your computer files to find the PDF files you want to make smaller for uploads.
Step 3
Create a new folder to place these PDF files within. Do this by clicking "Organize" and selecting "New Folder".
Step 4
Name the new folder to represent your PDF files.
Step 5
Drag the PDF files you want to make smaller for uploads into this folder.
Step 6
Right-click this folder, select "Send To" and choose "Compressed (zipped) Folder". After doing so, a zip file of the folder containing your PDF files will appear. You have now successfully made PDF files smaller for uploads.