compress pdf to 200kb
get a pdf under 200 kb without guessing at settings. we test a few qualities and keep the clearest one that is small enough.
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how to compress pdf to 200kb
- drop your pdf on the box above, or click it to choose a file.
- pick a target size like 200 kb, or switch to "choose quality" and set dpi and jpeg quality yourself.
- press compress pdf and wait while each page is rebuilt in your browser.
- check the new size and download the smaller pdf.
200 kb is enough for about three to five scanned pages at readable quality, or a resume with a photo. it is a common limit on university applications, scholarship forms and online job applications.
text-only pdfs exported from word or google docs are usually already under 200 kb. if yours is not, it probably contains a large embedded image or font. compressing will fix the size, but text becomes part of the image, so keep your original for editing.
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frequently asked questions
how long does it take?
a few seconds for small files. for a large scan we re-render the pdf about four times to find the right setting, so a 50-page document can take a minute.
my pdf is still over 200 kb, what now?
the tool keeps the smallest version it could make. remove pages you do not need with delete pdf pages, or convert color scans to grayscale first, then try again.
does it work on iphone and android?
yes. it runs in mobile safari and chrome. very large files may be slow on older phones because all the work happens on the device.