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Compress a PDF to under 2 MB

People uploading where the limit is 2 MB? Here is the quick, free way to do it — right in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

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How to do it

  1. 1Open the Compress tool below — it runs in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
  2. 2Drop in your PDF, or tap to pick it.
  3. 3We make it smaller right away. If it is still over 2 MB, run it once more or pick a lower quality, then download.

Why this helps

Lots of websites and forms reject a PDF that is too big. If yours needs to be under 2 MB, this shrinks it without making it unreadable. It runs in your browser, so the file is never uploaded to us.

Common questions

Is it free?
Yes. It is free, there is no signup, and there is no watermark.
Are my files safe?
Yes. This works inside your browser, so your file never leaves your device. We do not upload or store it.
What if it is still over 2 MB?
Run it one more time, or pick a lower quality. Scans and photos shrink the most. You will usually get under 2 MB.
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