2MB target
Compress PDF to 2MB online.
The 2MB target is usually the best first choice when a portal accepts it because it preserves more quality.
Start here when allowed
If your upload limit is 2MB, choose this target before trying smaller sizes. It gives the compressor more room to keep text and images clear.
Useful for longer documents
A 2MB target can work better for multi-page PDFs, quotes, reports and documents with images.
If the PDF is still too large
Remove unnecessary pages, split the PDF, reduce image resolution in the source file, or try a stricter target if the document remains readable.
Questions answered
Can every PDF be compressed to 2MB?
No. Some PDFs are already optimised, encrypted, mostly vector-based or too image-heavy to reach 2MB without heavy quality loss.
Will the compressed PDF lose quality?
It can. Smaller targets usually require stronger image compression. Review the result before using it for official submissions.
What should I try if the file is still too large?
Try a larger target, remove unnecessary pages, export scans at a lower resolution, or reduce image-heavy content before uploading again.