Episode 2

How to Compress a PDF File for eFIling in the California Courts | 123 EFILE


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In this episode, Michael Reid, President and CEO of 123 eFile, explains how to quickly compress large PDF files so they can be emailed or uploaded without errors. Learn a simple, free method to reduce file size and avoid court eFiling rejections caused by oversized documents.


[00:01] Hi, I’m Michael Reid, President and CEO of 123eFile.com.

[00:06] In this video, I’ll show you how to compress a PDF file that’s too large to upload or email.

[00:12] Large files can cause upload issues in eFiling systems or force documents into shared links, which can be frustrating.

[00:28] I’ll demonstrate a simple way to compress PDFs so they can be easily emailed or uploaded to our eFiling portal.

[00:48] We’ll use ILovePDF.com, a free and easy tool with no popups, to compress PDF files quickly.

[01:07] Just select your PDF, click “Compress PDF,” and the file size is reduced automatically.

[01:25] While our system compresses files automatically, very large documents may still need manual compression.

[01:45] Compressing the file first ensures it can be successfully filed with the court.

[01:55] If you’d like training for your team, I offer a full presentation covering eFiling basics and FAQs.

[02:16] Thanks for watching. Comment with questions, like, subscribe, and we’ll see you in the next video.