How to compress a PDF to 2MB
- Choose the PDF you need to upload — a CV, a report or a set of scans.
- The target is set to 2 MB. Change it if your form has a different limit.
- Click Compress to 2MB and download the sharpest version that fits the limit.
About the Compress PDF to 2MB tool
2 MB is one of the most common upload limits on job portals, school applications and online forms, but scanned documents and PDFs with photos are often much bigger. This tool tries several compression levels and keeps the sharpest version that fits. If your PDF is already under the limit, you get it back unchanged. To reach the limit, pages are saved as images, so text in the result can't be selected.
100% free
No limits, no watermarks and no sign-up.
Private
Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Fast
No uploading or waiting in a queue. Results in seconds.
Works everywhere
Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and Chromebook.
Frequently asked questions
Will my PDF still look good at 2 MB?
Usually yes. 2 MB leaves plenty of room, so even scans of 10–20 pages normally stay sharp and easy to read.
Can I still select the text?
Not in the compressed version, because pages are saved as images to make the file small. If your PDF is already under 2 MB, you get your original file back with selectable text.
My PDF won't go under 2 MB. What can I do?
Very long documents with many photos may not fit. Remove pages you don't need with Split PDF, or send the document in two parts.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser, so your CV, contracts or ID scans stay on your device.