Tiny Font Rejection Detector
Detect text smaller than 6pt before your PDF gets rejected.
Stop PDF Rejections Due to Tiny Fonts
Government forms, academic papers, and official submissions often reject PDFs containing text smaller than 6pt. Our PDF font size checker scans your document and flags only non-compliant text, saving you time and frustration.
PDF Font Size Checker
Upload your PDF to detect text below minimum font size requirements.
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Scan Results
Upload a PDF to begin scanning.
How the Tiny Font Detector Works
Our tool uses client-side PDF parsing to examine every text element without uploading your document to any server.
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Upload PDF
Select your PDF document. Processing happens entirely in your browser.
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Font Size Analysis
We parse all text objects and measure their computed font sizes in points.
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Flag Non-Compliant Text
Only text below your threshold (default 6pt) is highlighted with location details.
Why Use This PDF Font Size Checker?
- Prevent Submission Rejections: Many systems automatically reject PDFs with font sizes below 6pt.
- Save Time: Manually checking every text block in a PDF is nearly impossible.
- Ensure Compliance: Essential for government forms, academic papers, legal documents, and applications.
- Privacy First: No file uploads to servers—everything processes locally in your browser.
- Free & Fast: No signup required. Get results in seconds.
How to Use This Document Compliance Tool
- Click "Choose PDF File" or drag your PDF into the upload zone.
- Adjust the minimum font size if needed (default is 6pt).
- Click "Scan for Tiny Fonts".
- Review flagged text blocks showing page numbers and exact font sizes.
- Fix the identified text in your original document and re-export your PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are PDFs rejected for small font sizes?
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Many institutions (government, academic, legal) set minimum font size rules (often 6pt) to ensure documents are readable when printed or archived. Automated systems check compliance and reject non-conforming files.
What is the minimum allowed font size?
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Common requirements range from 6pt to 8pt. Always check your submission guidelines. Our tool defaults to 6pt but lets you adjust the threshold.
Does this tool modify my PDF?
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No. This is a read-only scanner. We only analyze font sizes and display results. Your original PDF remains unchanged.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
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Never. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your document never leaves your computer.
Can I scan multiple pages?
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Yes. The tool processes all pages in your PDF and reports tiny text occurrences with their respective page numbers.
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