Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about using FileFatafat. For a particular task, follow the instructions on its tool page and the current requirements of the recipient.
Are my documents uploaded?
The file tools run in this browser. Selected images, PDFs, passwords and resume entries are not uploaded by the tools. Visiting the site still sends ordinary web requests to the hosting provider; optional analytics is separate from document processing.
Can I use the tools without analytics?
Yes. Analytics is off until you explicitly allow it in Privacy choices. Declining it does not disable any file tool. You can change the choice from the footer or Privacy Policy.
Does the site currently display advertising?
The website loads Google’s AdSense script for verification and advertising readiness. Ads depend on Google approval and account settings. Analytics is a separate opt-in choice; it does not control the AdSense script.
Why can a portal reject a file that is ready here?
Ready refers to the technical checks you selected. A portal may also check facial framing, document type, authenticity, eligibility or cycle-specific rules. Follow the current official notice and inspect the exported file.
Is a KB limit the same as a pixel size?
No. Pixels describe image dimensions; KB describes encoded bytes. Different portals can count KB differently. Set the required dimensions and format, then compare the displayed output size with the portal’s range.
Why does a small picture fall below a minimum size?
A simple or small image can compress very efficiently. Use a more detailed source or larger allowed dimensions. Some preset pages offer an explicit JPEG minimum-size fill option; that adds bytes without adding visual detail and does not guarantee portal acceptance.
What does PDF compression remove?
Try Preserve text first. Scan-style replaces pages with images and requires consent because selectable text, form fields, links and digital signatures are removed from the copy. Always review the result.
Does PDF cropping securely hide private information?
No. Cropping can hide content outside a page box while retaining underlying information. Use the dedicated redaction option when appropriate, and verify the image-only exported copy before sharing.
How do I print without downloading first?
Open Print PDF & images, upload files, check the page previews and optionally crop or rotate. Select pages or enter a range, prepare the final preview, then choose Print. Your device provides the printer, copies and color controls. On iPhone/iPad or browsers without embedded PDF printing, open the system PDF viewer and use Share → Print. A configured print service is required.
Why is there a footer or a different filename?
Eligible generated PDFs receive a logo footer; scan and print use large, centered 24 pt A4 branding: Scanned with FileFatafat or Printed with FileFatafat. Clear space is preferred; occupied pages receive extra footer space without shrinking content where safe. Uncertain pages are skipped. Branding is automatic on eligible free document outputs. Ordinary image exports have no visible watermark. Generated download names receive _FileFatafat once, and originals remain unchanged.
What does scanner DPI mean?
The scanner targets 100–600 DPI for the chosen physical page size. Low-resolution sources and device memory may limit the actual detail and DPI; the tool does not invent detail by enlarging the image. PNG exports carry the effective resolution metadata.
Can you recover a forgotten PDF password?
No. Unlock PDF requires a password you are authorised to use. FileFatafat does not provide recovery, guessing or an access-control bypass.
Does the scanner perform OCR?
No. It can suggest page edges, correct perspective and improve appearance. Text remains part of the scanned image; automatic corners and cleanup need your review. The DPI target ranges from 100 to 600. Actual detail can be limited by your source and device memory; no artificial enlargement is applied.
Will my resume or application pack be here next time?
The website’s Resume Builder and Application Pack use tab memory. Download the pack or export resume JSON before refreshing or closing. Resume JSON contains the details you entered and should be kept privately.
How do I save a Resume Builder PDF?
Choose Download PDF, then Save as PDF in the browser print dialog. Review page breaks and text before sending it. The page offers selectable-text templates, without guaranteeing how a particular hiring system will parse them.
What can work offline?
The installed service worker caches public pages, code, icons and libraries that have loaded. Not every tool is available before it has loaded once. Documents and generated outputs are not placed in that cache by the tools.
How can I report a problem safely?
Email the public contact address with the tool URL, browser, device and error message. Describe the issue or use a made-up example. Do not send identity documents, signatures, passwords or a real resume.
Still stuck? Read Help or email forpubgtaken@gmail.com without sending sensitive documents.