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Compress PDF to 2 MB

2 MB is a frequent upload limit for visa, insurance and HR portals. This page opens Compress PDF with a 2 MB target already set.

  1. 1Choose
  2. /2Options
  3. /3Process
  4. /4Download

How to compress a PDF to 2 MB

  1. Step 1

    Choose the PDF you want to shrink. It is opened in this tab, not uploaded.

  2. Step 2

    Keep the 2 MB target, or pick another size or level.

  3. Step 3

    Press Compress PDF and download a file of 2 MB or less.

Images are resampled to the size the page draws them and re-encoded step by step until the file is 2 MB or less. Text, links and form fields are not touched, so text stays sharp and selectable. Processing never leaves this tab.

Frequently asked questions

How do I compress a large PDF to 2 MB?

Drop the PDF on this page and press Compress PDF. The work runs in a background worker in this tab, so large photo PDFs do not freeze the page.

Can I pick a different size?

Yes. The target buttons go from 100 KB to 5 MB, and you can type any custom size in KB.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. The PDF is read and rewritten inside this browser tab. Nothing is sent to a server, and the page keeps working offline once it has loaded.

What if my PDF cannot get that small?

The tool steps image quality down until the file fits. If it would have to wreck the images to get there, it stops and gives you the smallest readable version with a note saying the target was not reached.

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