You're applying for a design role. Your portfolio PDF is 82 MB. The hiring manager's inbox limits attachments to 25 MB. You need this sent in the next minute.
Thirty seconds. Go.
0:00–0:10 — Open and drag
Open Flint compress, drag the portfolio in. Loads in the browser locally. Ten seconds.
0:10–0:25 — Compress
Click compress. Portfolio PDFs are image-heavy and compress dramatically. Expect 80%+ reduction.
An 82 MB portfolio typically lands between 5–12 MB. Fifteen seconds of processing.
0:25–0:30 — Verify and download
Quick preview — does the cover still look crisp? Yes. Download. The compressed portfolio is what you attach.
For extra polish, run it through Flint edit for a final sanity check before sending.
FAQ
Does compression hurt portfolio image quality?
For screen viewing — what hiring managers actually use — no. The compression targets oversized image data that's invisible at screen resolution. For high-DPI print, use lighter compression.
What's the right portfolio file size?
Under 10 MB is ideal. Hiring managers preview on phones and laptops, not high-DPI displays. Optimise for what they'll actually see.
Should I send a portfolio link instead?
Either works. Links let you track engagement and update content after sending. Attachments are simpler and don't depend on a hosting service.
What about portfolios with embedded video?
Most compressors leave video alone. If your PDF has video, compress carefully and verify the video still plays in the output.
Thirty seconds. 80 MB to 8 MB. Hiring manager sees your work, not a bounced attachment. Speedrun your portfolio compress in Flint.