Applicant tracking systems, online applications and many email providers limit attachments to 2 MB. This page compresses your PDF to under 2 MB with the lightest touch that works – most documents only need lossless restructuring or a small reduction of oversized images, so they look exactly as before.
Compress to a specific size: 100 KB 200 KB 500 KB 1 MB 2 MB
How to compress PDF to 2 MB
- Drop your PDF here – the size is preset to 2 MB.
- Press Compress; the gentlest setting that fits is used.
- Download and attach or upload the result.
Good to know
- Resumes and cover letters over 2 MB usually contain a large photo or background image – compression fixes this without touching your text.
- Text stays selectable, so applicant tracking systems can still read your resume.
- Need to go smaller? Use the 1 MB or 500 KB links above.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress my resume PDF to under 2 MB?
Upload it here and press Compress. Text stays sharp and searchable, so applicant tracking systems can still read it.
Will my PDF lose quality?
Rarely at 2 MB. Only images larger than needed are reduced, and text is never converted to an image unless you allow it.
Can I compress a Word file to 2 MB?
Convert it first with Word to PDF, then compress the PDF here.
Is there a file limit?
No fixed limit. Very large files simply take longer, because processing happens on your device.