Compress PDF to 200 KB
Reduce a PDF to under 200 KB for application forms and portals, free and without uploading the file anywhere.
Select PDF files
or drop them anywhere on this page
Processed on your device. Never uploaded.
Processing on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Add your files
Choose one file, or several to do them all at once
Adjust the options
Set the options in the side panel, or keep the defaults.
Download the result
Save it, or send it straight on to another Paperwing tool.
ISO gap assessment tool
This page opens Compress PDF set to 200 KB. Paperwing tries the gentlest settings first, so text stays sharp and selectable whenever possible.
How to compress a PDF to 200 KB
- Choose or drop your PDF.
- Keep the 200 KB target, or type another limit.
- Click Compress PDF and check the final size shown.
- Download and upload the file.
When you need 200 KB
Exam registrations, recruitment portals and visa applications commonly cap each document at 200 KB. It is usually enough for a few pages of text, or one or two well-compressed scans.
Text stays text when possible
Paperwing first shrinks only the images inside the PDF. Text, fonts and links are untouched, so the document stays sharp and searchable. Pages become images only as a last resort, and Paperwing tells you if that happened.
Tips for scanned documents
- Use Scan to PDF in Document mode: sharp black and white is far smaller than a colour photo.
- Grayscale PDF reduces colour scans before compressing.
- Crop away empty margins with Crop PDF.
Why Paperwing
- Private by design
- No queues, no waiting
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- Works offline, installs as an app
Frequently asked questions
Can I compress several files to 200 KB each?
Yes. Add several PDFs; each one is compressed to the target separately.
Why did my file become an image?
Its pictures were too large to fit under 200 KB any other way. Try Grayscale PDF first, or remove pages.
Is it safe for ID cards and certificates?
Yes. Compression runs in your browser, so the document is never uploaded.