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PDF File Size (Step 2)

The size of a PDF file should not exceed 35 megabytes (MB). The number of pages that make up 35 megabytes is dependent on a variety of factors (the program used to create the file, the color settings, scanner settings, etc.) It is recommended you use the number of megabytes rather than the number of pages to determine file size.

Scanning Prerequisites

The following settings are recommended when scanning documents:

  • Color Mode or Output - The recommended color output is grayscale or black and white. Color scanning is not necessary in the court and increases the file size.
  • Fonts - Use Basic Font Sets and not embedded fonts.
  • Output Resolution (DPI) - The recommended scanning resolution is 300 dots per inch (DPI). Avoid higher resolutions as this will increase file size.
  • Page Size - Ensure the document being scanned is a standard letter format (8.5 x 11 inches) to avoid any errors in the uploading and/or noticing of the PDF document.

Check File Size

You may check file size in the following ways:

Adobe Acrobat File Explorer
  1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Acrobat.
  2. Select File from the Adobe Acrobat toolbar.
  3. Select Properties.
  4. In the Description tab, view File Size under the Advanced section.
    1. If file size is less than a megabyte, size will appear in kilobytes (KB) [ie. 860 KB (800,600 Bytes)]
    2. If file size is more than 1,000 KB, size will appear in megabytes [ie. 3.05 MB (3,198,237 Bytes)]
      Note:       1,000 KB equal a Megabyte (MB)
  1. Open File Explorer on your computer.
  2. Navigate to your PDF document.
  3. Under the Size column, to the right of the filename, you will see the Size of the PDF. Alternatively, hover your mouse over the PDF to view the file size.

Files Exceeding 35 MB

If the total megabyte count of your main pdf document and attached supporting pdf documents in a single docket entry exceeds 35 MB, file the attached supporting documents as separate entries and relate them back to the main document entry. Exhibits can be filed under the document event, Exhibit.

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