How To Solve File Size Error of MCA Portal on Mac
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
If the MCA portal shows the error of File Size Exceeding the limit, follow the steps given below to solve the issue.
SOLUTION:
PREREQUISITES:
Computer/Laptop: Any MacBook Air or MacBook Pro
Operating System: Mac OS version High Sierra or higher.
Softwares :
1. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (Version: 2020.009.20067 or Higher)
Reducing the file size on Apple Mac OS
There are two things that increase the file size of compliance forms.
- Attached digital signatures revocation history
- The size of pdf & image attachments to the form
1. Please follow the below instructions to limit the increase in PDF file size while affixing the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Step 1: Open Adobe Acrobat Reader DC |
Step 2: Select Menu Acrobat Reader > Preferences. The Preferences window is displayed. |

Step 3: Select Category: Signature. The Digital Signatures section is displayed. |

Step 4: Click “More” button under the Creation & Appearance section. |

Step 5: Uncheck “Include signature’s revocation status” option. |


2. Please remove all attachments to the form and reduce their size using Preview
2.1 For reducing size of image file attachments
Step 1: Open image file in Preview |
Step 2: Go to Tools Menu > Adjust Size |

Step 3: Reduce Width/Height of the image file |

Step 4: Reduce Resolution if required |

Step 5: Save file. It will reduce the image file size. Check file size by right-clicking on it and selecting “Get Info” |
2.2 For reducing size of PDF file attachments
Step 1: Open PDF file in Preview |
Step 2: Go to File Menu > Export |

Step 3: Put new file name in “Export As” Field, Format as “PDF” and Quartz Filter as “Black & White” |


Step 4: Save file. It will reduce the PDF file size. Check file size by right-clicking on it and selecting “Get Info” |
Reattach all reduced size attachments and resign the compliance form. It will solve the file size error on MCA Portal.