Compress a PDF for online forms and applications
Meet a portal's maximum file size without losing readability or uploading your document.
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About this tool
Application portals usually set a maximum size per file — often 2 MB, sometimes 500 KB or 200 KB — and reject the upload when you exceed it, sometimes without saying why.
We start at 500 KB, which satisfies most common limits. Check the portal's exact requirement and adjust the target; the document is processed in your browser and never touches our servers.
How it works
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Drop your PDF.
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Adjust the target size if your destination asks for a different one.
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Compress and review the result.
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Download and attach.
Questions
- How do I know the portal's maximum size?
- It is usually shown next to the upload button or in the instructions. If it isn't, 2 MB is a common limit and 500 KB a safe bet.
- Will the document still be readable?
- Yes: the tool picks the highest quality that fits the target and shows you the result before downloading. If the readable minimum exceeds the limit, it warns you.