Compress PDF to 200KB
Shrink a PDF to under 200KB in your browser. Free, and nothing is uploaded.
Need a PDF under 200KB? Choose your file and this free tool compresses every page to fit. Limits this small are common for scanned certificates, ID copies and forms on online application portals. It runs entirely in your browser, so your documents stay private.
Target size
Your compressed PDF will appear here.
How to compress a PDF to 200KB
- 1
Choose your PDF
Pick the PDF from your phone or computer, or drop it onto the box.
- 2
Keep the 200KB target
The target is set to 200KB. You can change it if your portal has a different limit.
- 3
Compress and download
Each page is compressed to fit, then download the smaller PDF.
Tips for a PDF under 200KB
- Fewer pages fit better: around 100KB is comfortable for one or two scanned pages, so remove pages you don't need.
- Scan in good light and keep pages straight. Clean, white pages compress far smaller than grey, shadowed ones.
- Text stays readable at small sizes, but fine print and photos inside the PDF lose some detail.
Compress to another size
Compressing a photo instead? Use compress image to KB.
Frequently asked questions
Will the PDF be under 200KB?
Yes, unless the document has too many pages for that size. In that case the tool tells you, and you can remove pages or pick a larger target. It counts 1KB as 1000 bytes, so the file passes whichever way a site measures.
Will I still be able to select or search the text?
No. To reach small sizes, each page is saved as a compressed image, so the text becomes part of the picture. It stays readable, but it can't be selected, copied or searched. Keep your original if you need that.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The whole process runs in your browser, and your file never leaves your device. That makes it safe for ID documents and certificates.
Does it work with password-protected PDFs?
No. Remove the password in your PDF app first, then compress the unlocked copy.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Built by AHK Studios
We design and build web and mobile apps for businesses worldwide. If you need a custom tool like this one, or a full app, we'd be glad to help.