Why DOCX files surprise you on upload
A two-page CV can weigh 8 MB because of portrait photos, icon packs, and revision history. Job portals measure the whole package, not page count.
Compress on PDFTrusted
Upload DOCX to Compress Files. Office formats use encrypted cloud processing — accept tracked changes in Word first, then download and reopen the optimized file.
When PDF is the better choice
If the employer only needs a read-only résumé, export PDF and use Basic browser compression so the file never leaves your device.