Your PDF
How small does it need to be?
Choose a limit for the whole PDF. SizeCap uses the same JPEG quality and scale on every page so the new file fits.
Common limits
This limit is for the downloaded PDF. SizeCap counts 1 KB as 1,024 bytes. Some portals count 1,000. Stay a little under a strict form, and check the byte count on the result.
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- Size cap
- 2.00 MB
Preparing…
- Compressed size
- Settings
- Remaining
This tool turns each page into a picture so the file can hit a byte cap. That is the right job for a passport scan or a phone PDF. It is a poor fit if you need to keep selectable text.
How this PDF tool works
Add one PDF, choose a size cap, and let SizeCap rebuild the pages as JPEGs until the new file fits. Work stays in this browser.
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Add a PDF
Drop a PDF from your computer or phone. The file is not uploaded.
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Choose a size cap
Use a common limit such as 300 KB, 2 MB, or 5 MB, or type the number from the form. Stay a little under a strict maximum.
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Save the smaller PDF
Check the page count and byte size, then download the new PDF and upload that copy.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
No. Your browser reads the file on this device and writes a new PDF here. SizeCap has no upload API.
Will I still be able to select the text?
No. Every page is redrawn as a JPEG so the file can hit a typed byte cap. Use this for scans and photo PDFs. Keep the original if you still need searchable text.
Which size limits does this help with?
Portals people name include about 300 KB (some India e-visa uploads), 2 MB (IRCC), 5 MB (some VFS forms), and 12 MB (some USCIS evidence packs). Read today’s form. The chips here stay a little under those ceilings.
Can I open a password-protected PDF?
No. Remove the password in another app first if you are allowed to, then add the unlocked file.
I have photos, not a PDF. What should I use?
Use Photos to PDF if you want one PDF under a cap. Use the photo compressor if you need separate JPEGs.