Compress PDF to 200KB

Compress a PDF to 200KB or less online for free — the limit is preset to 200KB, so just drop your PDF. Lossless compression is tried first; if that isn't enough, you get the sharpest version that still fits. Runs 100% in your browser.

100% private — your PDF never leaves your browser. Conversion happens on your device; nothing is uploaded.

How to compress a PDF to 200KB

1. Drop your PDF here, or click to choose it — the limit is already set to 200KB.
2. Tick grayscale if colour doesn't matter — it makes files much smaller.
3. Click “Compress PDF”. The tool tries lossless compression first, then finds the best quality that fits.
4. Download the PDF — it's now under 200KB.

What you can use it for

• Online application and registration forms
• Scanned certificates and IDs
• Email attachments with tight limits
• Submitting assignments and receipts

Frequently asked questions

How do I compress a PDF to 200KB?

Drop the PDF in and click “Compress PDF”. The limit is already 200KB; the tool tests different quality levels and saves the sharpest version that fits.

Will my PDF still have selectable text?

If lossless compression is enough to reach the limit, yes — nothing else changes. If not, pages are turned into optimised images to fit, and the result tells you so; text in that copy can't be selected.

Why can't my PDF get small enough?

Very long or image-heavy PDFs may not fit a small limit and stay readable. The tool then gives you the smallest readable version — try removing pages with Delete PDF Pages, splitting the file, or turning on grayscale.

Is 200 KB enough for a scanned document?

For a few pages at normal quality, usually yes — especially in grayscale.

Will it be exactly 200KB?

It will be just under. The tool aims about 3% below 200KB so the file passes upload checks whether a site counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Compression runs entirely in your browser, so documents with personal details never leave your device.