Compress PDF to 2 MB
The target is already set to 2 MB: choose your PDF and download it at 2 MB or under. A 2 MB cap is typical for help-desk tickets, rental applications and many web forms. It is also a comfortable size for sharing a report by chat apps on slow mobile data.
How to use Compress PDF to 2 MB
- Choose the PDF you need under 2 MB. The target size is already filled in.
- Start compression. Images are shrunk first, and pages are only turned into images if that is the only way to reach the target.
- Download the file. If it can't reach 2 MB without becoming unreadable, you get the smallest readable version and a note saying so.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reduce a PDF to 2 MB?
Open this page, choose the file and press Compress. Most PDFs reach 2 MB with light image compression only. Large photo books may need the Recommended level to fit.
Can I email the PDF instead?
Yes. Gmail accepts attachments up to 25 MB and Outlook.com up to 20 MB, so 2 MB is well within both. Compressing still helps when the recipient is on mobile data.
Is my file uploaded?
Your file is processed in your browser and is never uploaded to our servers.
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