# Supported file types, sizes and limits

> RemakeCV accepts .pdf, .doc and .docx CVs. The API defaults to a 10MB file limit and 30 requests per minute. Scanned PDFs are handled via OCR.

Source: https://www.remakecv.com/help/getting-started/supported-file-types
Last updated: 2026-08-21

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RemakeCV accepts CVs in .pdf, .doc and .docx format. Through the public API the default maximum file size is 10MB and the default rate limit is 30 requests per minute, both configurable per company. Scanned or image-only PDFs are supported and run through OCR automatically.

## Which file types are supported?

| Format | Extension | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PDF | `.pdf` | Both text-based and scanned/image-only |
| Word (modern) | `.docx` | The most reliable input format |
| Word (legacy) | `.doc` | Supported; converted before processing |

DOCX is the format that produces the most consistent results, because the document carries real structural information — headings are headings, tables are tables. A PDF has to be reconstructed from positioned text.

## What are the size and rate limits?

| Limit | Default | Configurable? |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum file size (public API) | 10MB | Yes, per company |
| API requests per minute | 30 | Yes, per company |
| Concurrent uploads in a bulk batch | 5 processed at a time | No |

If you routinely handle CVs above 10MB — usually portfolios with embedded images — email support@remakecv.com and we will raise the cap on your account.

## How are text and scanned CVs handled differently?

RemakeCV reports a `processing_method` for every CV:

- **`text`** — the document had an extractable text layer. Fastest and most accurate.
- **`image`** — no usable text layer, so the pages were run through OCR first.

Scanned CVs take noticeably longer and are more prone to small character errors, so they are worth reviewing more carefully. See [scanned PDFs and OCR](https://www.remakecv.com/help/troubleshooting/scanned-pdfs-and-ocr.md).

> **Tip:** 
If a candidate sends a scanned CV and you can ask for a Word version, do. It processes faster and more accurately than any OCR pass.

If a file will not upload at all, see [upload failed or timed out](https://www.remakecv.com/help/troubleshooting/upload-failed.md).

## What about password-protected files?

RemakeCV cannot open a password-protected or permission-restricted PDF. Remove the protection before uploading — in most PDF readers this means opening the file with the password and re-saving it without one.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can RemakeCV read a scanned PDF?

Yes. If a PDF has no extractable text layer, RemakeCV runs OCR over the pages and reconstructs the content from the recognised text. It takes longer than a text-based file.

### Does RemakeCV accept .txt or .rtf files?

The formatting pipeline is built around .pdf, .doc and .docx. Other formats are not officially supported — convert to DOCX or PDF first.

### What is the largest CV I can upload?

Through the public API the default cap is 10MB per file, and it can be raised for your company. Most CVs are well under 1MB.