Compress PDF to under 2 MB
Need a PDF smaller than 2 MB? Open it here and we re-compress the images inside until it fits, while text and vector graphics stay perfectly sharp.
On-device or cloud2 MB leaves room for long reports and photo-heavy documents with good image quality, ideal for email and messaging apps.
How to Compress PDF
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Open the PDF you want to shrink.
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Choose Low, Recommended or Extreme, or turn on a target size such as under 500 KB.
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Click Compress PDF and download the smaller file.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a PDF smaller than 2 MB?
Open the PDF, keep “Compress to a target size” on with 2 MB selected, and click Compress PDF. If it can't get under 2 MB on your device, try Strong compression.
Which PDFs shrink the most?
Scans and PDFs full of photos. Text-only PDFs are usually small already, so there's little to gain.
Will the text stay sharp?
Yes. Only images are re-compressed. Text and vector graphics are untouched.
What if it can't reach my target size?
You get the smallest version we could make and a note. For scans and very image-heavy files, choose Strong compression, which rebuilds the whole file.