Impossible to take a clear picture of a document only using the front camera

[ignaciostellino]

Hi everyone,

I want to upload the pdf with the proof that I am student of my university and also as it is in spanish I will have to upload a translation near. How would all of that enters or been able to capture only using the front camera of my phone. All is on the computer as a file. Why I don't have the option to upload a pdf file?
Thanks

[chetanty]

Try converting the document to image using online tools if it doesn't let you upload a pdf. ilovepdf and adobe's convertor should do the job.

[ignaciostellino]

@chetanty But is not letting upload an image even. Only taking a live photo. How this will be possible to be done?
Is someone from github here to give the answer?

[samuel-404]

It seems like GitHub Education only allows you to upload photos (via your phone's front camera) rather than PDF files, which can be a bit tricky if your documents are already in PDF format. Here’s how you can handle it:

Convert your PDF to images: You can use online tools like Smallpdf or ILovePDF to turn your PDF into JPEG or PNG images. Alternatively, you can take screenshots of the document on your computer and upload those.

Upload both the original and the translation: Since your document is in Spanish, make sure to also upload an image of the translation. You can take separate photos for the original document and the translated one.

Capture clear images: If you’re using your phone to upload, try to ensure good lighting and make sure the document is aligned and clear in the camera frame.

[ignaciostellino]

@samuel-404 But it seem that only you can take photos not even upload them. Am I right?

[waleeedkhalid]

try another browser

[ignaciostellino]

I am using chrome , you said that with another browser I can do upload instead of live photo?

[waleeedkhalid]

yes, you can upload an image only

[ignaciostellino]

All the community is facing the same problem if you check this thread https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/41401 . So not sure why github don't fix it

[rutkovskii]

If you use Mac and iPhone:
A little trick to have an easier time taking pictures when filling out the form on the Mac – you can use continuity to use iPhone's back camera to take clearer images. I had resolution issues when taking images from Mac.

How to set up continuity:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102546