Compress PDF
Compress a PDF to an exact file-size limit like 100 KB or 200 KB for exam and government form uploads. Works best on scanned documents, runs entirely in your browser, and nothing is uploaded.
Compress your PDF in 3 steps
Drop in the PDF you need to shrink — a scanned certificate, mark sheet or ID proof. It never leaves your device.
Choose a target like 100 KB or 200 KB, or type your own. There are quick-set buttons for common exam limits.
See the final size and how much was saved, then download a copy ready to upload to your form.
What people use it for
SSC, UPSC, NTA, IBPS and State PSC portals cap document uploads at around 100–200 KB. Bring your scan under the limit in one step.
Phone scans of mark sheets and certificates are often several MB. Compress them without re-scanning.
Bank, Aadhaar and other KYC portals have tight size limits for proof documents.
Get a large PDF under an attachment limit before sending it.
Benefits
- Hits an exact KB target — no guessing or repeated tries.
- Shows the final size and how much smaller it got, before you download.
- Runs fully in your browser — your documents are never uploaded.
- Free, no sign-up, and no watermark added to your PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a PDF to 200KB?
Add your PDF, choose the 200 KB target (or type a custom size), and press Compress. The tool works out the highest quality that still fits under 200 KB and shows the final size before you download, so you know it will pass your form's upload limit.
Does compressing reduce the quality?
Some, yes — that's how any size reduction works. The tool searches for the best quality that still fits your limit rather than compressing blindly, so pages stay readable. If the target is very tight for the number of pages, it tells you honestly instead of handing you an unreadable file.
Which PDFs does this work best on?
Scanned and photo-based documents — certificates, mark sheets, ID proofs — which is exactly what form uploads usually are. Pages are rebuilt as images, so text-only PDFs made from Word will compress less and their text will no longer be selectable. Keep your original if you need searchable text.
What size limit do exam forms use?
Most Indian government and exam portals ask for documents under about 100–200 KB, and some (like UPSC) allow up to around 300 KB. The quick-set buttons cover the common ones, but always confirm the exact limit in your official notification.
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. The PDF is opened and rebuilt entirely inside your browser, on your device. Nothing is sent to a server, so even sensitive documents like ID proofs stay private.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up and no watermark. Compress as many PDFs as you like.
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