Free tool
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF size to 100 KB, 200 KB or any limit for online form uploads.
Add your file
Get your result
Strong and target-size modes turn pages into images, so text can't be selected afterwards. Fine for form uploads.
About this free tool
Compress PDF — free online tool
Capyboat's free PDF compressor shrinks large PDFs so they fit upload limits on job portals, university applications, visa forms and email. Pick a target like 100 KB or 200 KB and the tool tries progressively lighter settings until your file fits.
Everything happens inside your browser, so bank statements, ID scans and certificates are never uploaded to a server.
Great for
- Government & exam forms
- Job applications
- Email attachments
- Scanned documents
- Visa uploads
Highlights
- Hit an exact target size — 100 KB, 200 KB, 1 MB or anything else
- Balanced and strong modes when you just want it smaller
- Shows before/after size so you know it worked
- No sign-up, no watermark, no page limit
How to use Compress PDF
- 1Add your PDF.
- 2Choose your settings (compression, target size (kb)).
- 3Press “Run Compress PDF”, check the preview and download the result.
Questions about Compress PDF
Is Compress PDF free to use?
Yes. Compress PDF on Capyboat is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Are my files safe?
Yes. Compress PDF runs entirely inside your browser, so your files are never uploaded to any server.
Anything I should know before using Compress PDF?
Strong and target-size modes turn pages into images, so text can't be selected afterwards. Fine for form uploads.
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