Upload Formats
Gephra accepts your resume in three common formats. Choose the format that best represents your current resume:
PDF Files (.pdf)
Best for: Most users, especially if your resume is already professionally formatted
✅ Advantages
- Preserves exact formatting
- Widely accepted by employers
- Professional appearance
- Cannot be easily edited (security)
⚠️ Considerations
- Harder to extract text from
- May have formatting issues
- Some ATS systems prefer DOCX
Microsoft Word (.docx)
Best for: Users who want maximum ATS compatibility and easy editing
✅ Advantages
- Best ATS compatibility
- Easy to edit and customize
- Clean text extraction
- Most employers prefer this format
⚠️ Considerations
- Formatting may vary between devices
- Requires Microsoft Word or similar
Plain Text (.txt)
Best for: Simple resumes or when other formats aren't available
✅ Advantages
- Universal compatibility
- No formatting issues
- Small file size
- Works on any device
⚠️ Considerations
- No formatting or styling
- Less visually appealing
- May not showcase design skills
📏 File Size Requirements
- Maximum file size: 10 MB
- Recommended size: Under 2 MB for best performance
- Minimum content: At least 100 words of text content
- Supported languages: English (primary), with basic support for other languages
Download Formats
After optimization, you'll receive your resume in all three formats:
📄 PDF Format
Your optimized resume as a professional PDF document. This is perfect for:
- Email attachments to employers
- Online job applications
- Printing and physical copies
- Professional networking events
📝 DOCX Format
Your optimized resume as a Microsoft Word document. This is ideal for:
- Making further customizations
- ATS-optimized applications
- Sharing with career counselors
- Creating multiple versions for different jobs
📋 TXT Format
Your optimized resume as plain text. This is useful for:
- Copying and pasting into online forms
- Creating email signatures
- Basic text-based applications
- Backup and archival purposes
File Quality Tips
To ensure the best optimization results, follow these guidelines:
✅ Do This
- Use clear, readable fonts: Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman work best
- Include proper section headers: Experience, Education, Skills, etc.
- Use standard bullet points: Avoid fancy symbols or graphics
- Keep formatting simple: Avoid complex tables or text boxes
- Include contact information: Name, email, phone number
❌ Avoid This
- Don't use images or graphics: They can't be processed by ATS systems
- Avoid complex layouts: Multi-column designs can cause issues
- Don't use unusual fonts: Stick to standard, professional fonts
- Avoid password protection: Files must be accessible for processing
- Don't use scanned documents: Upload the original editable file
Common Upload Issues
If you're having trouble uploading your file, here are the most common solutions:
File Too Large
Problem: Your file exceeds the 10 MB limit
Solution: Compress your PDF or reduce image quality. For Word documents, remove any embedded images or graphics.
Unsupported Format
Problem: You're trying to upload a format we don't support (like .doc, .rtf, .pages)
Solution: Convert your file to PDF, DOCX, or TXT format before uploading.
Corrupted File
Problem: The file appears damaged or unreadable
Solution: Try opening the file on your computer first. If it doesn't open, create a new version of your resume.
Password Protected
Problem: Your PDF is password protected
Solution: Remove the password protection before uploading, or save a new unprotected version.
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