Compress PDF to 200KB

To compress a PDF to 200KB, use SlimPDF's image mode, which rebuilds each page as an optimized image. It reaches very small sizes for scanned pages, but the text becomes non-selectable. For searchable PDFs, try standard mode first. Free, private and processed in your browser.

Squeeze a PDF under 200KB for strict exam, scholarship and government portals. Free and private, no upload.

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Choose PDF filesor drag & drop · up to 20 files per job (free)🔒 Compressed on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

Compression level

Smallest file · target size takes priority

Target size

Convert pages to images (maximum compression for scans; text will no longer be selectable or searchable)

200KB is one of the strictest limits you'll find, often on government forms and older upload systems. For scanned pages, use "Convert to images" mode, which rebuilds each page as an optimized image and reaches very small sizes.

Tips

Split long documents and upload only the pages that are required.
Rescanning at a lower resolution (150 dpi) gives a cleaner small file than compressing a 600 dpi scan.
Check that stamps and signatures are still visible.

Frequently asked questions

Will the PDF still be searchable in image mode?

No. Image mode makes pages non-selectable. Use standard mode if you need searchable text.

Is my file uploaded?

No.

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