About this tool
A 2 MB limit is common for course applications, document bundles and portals that accept a few scanned pages together, such as a CNIC, certificates and a CV in one file. This page opens Compress PDF with the target already set to 2 MB, so a multi-page scan usually reaches it without losing much sharpness.
How to use it
- Choose your PDF.
- The target is already set to 2 MB — change it if your form asks for a different size.
- Select Compress PDF and download the result.
When this is useful
- Combined document bundles: ID copy, certificates and CV in one PDF.
- Course or training program applications.
- Portals that allow a slightly larger file than the usual 1 MB cap.
- Sharing a scanned contract or agreement with several pages.
Tips for best results
- Merge your documents first with Merge PDF, then compress the combined file to 2 MB in one step.
- Keep text mode is usually enough at 2 MB for typed documents with a few photos.
- For a bundle of scanned pages, Scan mode at the Recommended level keeps pages readable.
Good to know
2 MB gives the compressor more room than 500 KB or 1 MB, so pages usually stay sharper. If your file is already close to 2 MB, a light compression level is often enough.
Your files stay with you
This tool opens and changes your file inside your own browser. Your documents are not uploaded to a server.
Guides
Questions and answers
Should I merge my files before or after compressing?
Merge first, then compress the combined file once. Compressing each file separately and merging afterwards can leave the final file larger than needed.
Is 2 MB enough for a 10-page scanned document?
Usually yes with Scan mode, though very detailed or colour-heavy pages may need the Strong level to get there.
What happens if my PDF is already under 2 MB?
The tool tells you it is already well optimized and gives back your original file unchanged.