- The maximum file size you can send is 3MB for each file and 7MB in total. Learn how to make your file smaller.
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Troubleshooting
The maximum file size you can send is 3MB for each file and 7MB in total. Find out how to reduce file sizes below.
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File format error @headerType>
You can only upload the following file types:
- .pdf (also known as Adobe Acrobat) – used for scanned documents or forms.
- .jpeg, .jpg or .png – used for pictures or images.
To identify your document file type:
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- Microsoft Window users
- Right click on your file and select ‘Properties’ – this will display ‘Type of File’ and ‘Size’.
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- Apple Mac users
- Hold down the control button, click on the file and select ‘Get Info’.
To fix this issue:
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- Microsoft Windows users
- Open your document, select ‘File’, then ‘Save As’ or ‘Save a Copy’ and select the file type that is listed (e.g. pdf, jpeg, jpg). If you cannot change the file type, simply copy and paste the information into a Word document and save as a PDF.
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- Apple Mac users:
- Select ‘File’, then ‘Save As’ and in the File Format field select ‘PDF’.
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File size error @headerType>
To identify your document file size:
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- Microsoft Window users
- Right click on your file and select ‘Properties’ – this will display ‘Type of File’ and ‘Size’.
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- Apple Mac users
- Hold down the control button, click on your file and select ‘Get Info’.
To reduce your document file size:
PDF format
You can use a free online tool to reduce your PDF file size. ·
- Go to Adobe PDF compressor
Please note AustralianSuper does not warrant or provide any guarantees in regard to the compress PDF service.
- Follow the instructions to compress your PDF file and save to your computer.
JPG or JPEG format
Scan your document at a lower resolution, such as 96 DPI.
Or you can use your mobile phone to take a photo of your document, then crop out any empty space around the image.
Save your document to your files or email a copy to yourself, selecting the smallest size when prompted.
PNG format
Scan your document at a lower resolution, such as 96 DPI.
Or you can save the file as a JPG or JPEG which will automatically reduce the file size.
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Correct file name @headerType>
Please check that you are not trying to load the same file or a file with the same name as another uploaded file.
To fix this issue:
Rename the file and try uploading again.
Click once on the name of your file, and you will be able to change the file name.