Compress PDF to 2 MB
A 2 MB limit leaves plenty of room, so most documents shrink with no visible difference.
Nothing is uploaded. Your files stay private.
Popular sizes
Opens the tool with the right settings already chosen.
How to compress a PDF
Three steps, about ten seconds.
- 01
Add your PDF
Drop it in the box above, or tap to choose from your phone or computer.
- 02
Pick a target
Choose a size like "Under 200 KB" for portals, or keep the best-quality default.
- 03
Download
Check the new size and save the file. Done.
When a 2 MB limit applies
Job portals, school systems and many apps cap uploads at 2 MB. Email allows much more (Gmail and Outlook take attachments of about 20–25 MB), but a 2 MB file is quicker to send and open on a phone.
At this size Quikdo usually only needs to re-save the largest photos and scans, so text, signatures and stamps stay sharp.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reduce a PDF to under 2 MB?
Pick the 2 MB target and drop the PDF in. Usually only the largest pictures inside need re-saving. If it's already under 2 MB, you get the original back.
Will a 2 MB PDF still look sharp?
Usually there's no visible change. Typed text isn't touched, and scans are only re-saved as far as needed to fit.
How do I make a PDF smaller?
Drop the PDF in. Quikdo re-saves the pictures inside it at a lower resolution and quality, which is where most of the size is. Pick a target like 200 KB if a portal has a limit.
How do I get a PDF under 200 KB?
Choose the 200 KB target before you drop the file in. Quality is lowered only as far as needed to get under it.
How do I convert a PDF from MB to KB?
Set a target in KB, such as 500 KB or 200 KB, and compress. A 3 MB scan often ends up a few hundred kilobytes.