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Compress a PDF to under 200 KB
200 KB is a common limit for application documents such as transcripts, experience letters and multi-page certificates. This tool gets your PDF under it at the sharpest quality that fits, entirely in your browser.
Other sizes: Compress PDF to a size · Compress PDF to 100 KB · Compress PDF to 300 KB · Compress PDF to 500 KB · Compress PDF to 1 MB · Compress without a size limit
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- Choose the PDF you need to upload.
- Press Compress to 200 KB.
- Open the result to check it reads clearly, then upload it.
Questions
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Everything happens inside your browser. The file never leaves your device, which matters for ID cards, certificates and other personal documents.
How many pages fit in 200 KB?
About two scanned pages full of text at a readable 100 DPI, and more when the pages are lighter, such as certificates, letters with wide margins or ID cards. More pages still fit at a lower resolution; the tool warns you if small print may have become hard to read.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in the phone’s browser, so you can compress a PDF and upload it to the form from the same device.
Why can I no longer select the text?
To reach a small size, each page is redrawn as an image. If the original was already small enough with its text kept, you get that version instead, and the page tells you.
Can I aim for a different size?
Yes, use Compress PDF to a size and type any limit, such as 300 KB or 1 MB.