Compress PDF to 200 KB
Phone scans of a certificate are often several MB. This page brings them to 200 KB or less, with the pages looking as even as possible.
Rebuilds your PDF as compact images so it lands under the size you need. Best for scanned documents and photos; text won't stay selectable.
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Getting the clearest result
Start from the original scan rather than a copy that has already been compressed. Crop away dark edges and table background before scanning, because the tool spends bytes on those too. Plain text on white paper compresses far better than a shadowy photo of a page.
Want to know how it works, or need a different limit? See the main Compress PDF to exact KB page.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded?
No. Everything runs inside your browser, on your device. Nothing is sent to a server, so private documents stay private.
Why can't I select the text afterwards?
To guarantee the size, each page is rebuilt as an image. Text can no longer be selected or searched, and form fields and links are lost. Scanned documents lose nothing, because they are already images.
Why can't my PDF go below a certain size?
Every page needs some bytes to stay readable, so the limit depends on the number of pages. Try greyscale or a lower DPI under Advanced, or send fewer pages. If the target can't be reached, the result tells you the smallest size it managed.
Why do fine lines look soft?
Small size targets use a lower DPI. Drawings and maps with thin lines can look soft at 110 DPI. Choose a higher DPI under Advanced and allow a larger file if you can.