How big can an uploaded file be?

The short answer

Each upload has its own limit: a CV up to 10 MB (PDF or Word), a profile photo up to 5 MB, programme documents up to 10 MB, and a course project file up to 25 MB. If a file is refused, the message says why.

File size limits

  • 10 MB

    CV or resume

  • 5 MB

    Profile photo

  • 10 MB

    Programme documents

  • 25 MB

    Course project file

Each upload has its own limit. If a file is refused, the message tells you why.

  • CV or resume (PDF or Word): up to 10 MB.
  • Profile photo: an image up to 5 MB.
  • Programme documents (for a paid programme, in Documents): PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP or Word, up to 10 MB each.
  • Course project: a file up to 25 MB. It can be a notebook, script, CSV, PDF, image or zip. Or give a link instead.

If a file is too big or not accepted

  1. Zip several files into one, or save a PDF at a smaller size.
  2. Shrink a photo before uploading it (most phones have a smaller-size option when sharing).
  3. For a large file, upload it to a cloud drive and share the link in your project write-up.

Still stuck? Tell us what you were uploading and the message you saw.

Updated 22 October 2026

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