How to reduce PDF size below 200KB for UPSC?

Use Extreme compression mode. It significantly reduces image quality to meet strict size limits like UPSC ORA (usually <200KB).

Is this PDF compressor safe?

Yes – 100% client-side. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server. Processing happens in your browser.

If your PDF is text-based (not scanned), compression is limited. Scanned/image-heavy PDFs reduce dramatically.

Yes – 100% client-side. Your PDF is never uploaded to any server. Processing happens in your browser.

If your PDF is text-based (not scanned), compression is limited. Scanned/image-heavy PDFs reduce dramatically.

Reduce PDF Size for SSC, UPSC, IBPS, Railway Forms (200KB–500KB)

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Max 10MB • Single file

Extreme
Low Quality (~65–80% reduction) Standard
Balanced (~40–55% reduction) Low
High Quality (~15–30% reduction)

Most govt portals enforce strict file size limits:

This tool compresses scanned/image PDFs by reducing image quality and skips text PDFs to preserve clarity.

Important: Extreme mode gives maximum reduction but may affect readability of images/photos.

Yes – scanned/image-based PDFs get the highest compression (Extreme mode can reduce 70–85%). Text PDFs stay almost same.

No – everything runs in your browser. No file leaves your device.

Very large scanned PDFs or many high-res images may not go below 100–150KB even in Extreme mode. Try reducing DPI before upload if possible.