Many university, scholarship and recruitment portals cap uploads at 200 KB. Drop your PDF here and PDF Converter works through gentle-to-strong settings until the file is under 200 KB, stopping as soon as it fits so you keep as much quality as the limit allows.
Compress to a specific size: 100 KB 200 KB 500 KB 1 MB 2 MB
How to compress PDF to 200 KB
- Add your PDF – the target is already 200 KB.
- Leave the defaults, or allow turning pages into images for heavy scans.
- Compress and download the file under 200 KB.
Good to know
- Certificates, mark sheets and ID scans of one to three pages typically fit comfortably in 200 KB.
- Text and vector graphics are never blurred; only embedded images are resampled.
- Several files at once? Add them all – each one is compressed to the limit separately.
Frequently asked questions
How can I make a PDF smaller than 200 KB?
Upload it on this page and press Compress. The tool compresses step by step until the file is under 200 KB.
Does compressing to 200 KB reduce quality?
Only images are affected, and only as much as needed. Text stays crisp. Check scanned documents for legibility before submitting.
What if the result is still above 200 KB?
You get the smallest version possible. Tick “Turn pages into images if needed”, convert the scan to black and white, or remove unneeded pages with Delete Pages.
Can I compress to a different size?
Yes – use the size links above, or choose any limit in Compress PDF.