Will compressing reduce quality?

To hit a small size the pages are saved as compressed images, so text becomes part of the image and is no longer selectable, and very small targets reduce sharpness. If your PDF is already under the target, the tool keeps the original untouched.

Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?

No. The PDF is compressed entirely in your browser and is never sent to any server.

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Compress a PDF under a size limit

Q: How do I make a PDF under 200 KB?

Pick the target size (e.g. 200 KB), drop in your PDF, and ToolGalli compresses it under that limit and shows a ready-to-upload check. It works best on scanned or image-heavy PDFs and runs entirely in your browser.

🔒 Compressed in your browser — your file is never uploaded

"File too large"? Pick the limit your portal needs and drop your PDF — ToolGalli squeezes it under and tells you when it's ready to upload.

How small does it need to be?

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Tap to choose or drop your PDF here

PDF only · compresses to the size above automatically

Get your PDF under the portal's limit

Government and job portals, email and exam forms often cap PDF uploads — under 200 KB, 1 MB or 2 MB. Instead of guessing, pick the limit, drop your PDF, and ToolGalli compresses it to fit and confirms when it's ready. It's most effective on scanned or image-heavy PDFs, and if your file is already under the target it's left untouched so you don't lose quality. Everything runs in your browser, so even sensitive documents stay on your device.

Who uses this

Students and job applicants uploading to portals with strict size caps, professionals emailing large scanned documents, and anyone who's hit a "file too large" error on a government form.

How it works

Pick the size your portal allows (or type a custom KB target).
Drop in your PDF — it compresses automatically to fit.
Check the green ✓ and download. Switch the target any time to re-compress.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a PDF under 200 KB?

Pick 200 KB, drop your PDF, and it compresses under that limit. Works best on scanned/image PDFs.

Will it reduce quality?

To hit a small size, pages are saved as compressed images (text becomes non-selectable). If the PDF is already under target, the original is kept as-is.

Is it private?

Yes — the PDF is compressed in your browser and never uploaded.

My PDF is password-protected — can I use it?

Yes. Add it like any other PDF and ToolGalli will ask for the password right here, then carry on. The password is used in your browser and never sent anywhere.