Compress a PDF to 2MB.
Set a 2MB target for a supported PDF. Timamu uses Reach Target in your browser and keeps the original untouched.
Use Reach Target to work toward 2MB. Exact size is not guaranteed. If the target cannot be met, Timamu reports the smallest valid result it found.
Set a 2MB target for a supported PDF. Timamu uses Reach Target in your browser, previews the prepared copy, and leaves the original untouched. Exact size is not guaranteed.
See also compress a PDF or compress a PDF for email.
Budgeting pages inside 2 MB
Scholarship, visa and job portals often cap a PDF at 2 MB. Divide the cap by the page count to see what each page can weigh:
- 10 pages: about 200 KB per page.
- 20 pages: about 100 KB per page.
- 40 pages: about 50 KB per page, which needs a text-based PDF or a low-resolution scan.
Steps to reach 2 MB
- Choose the PDF in Timamu Web.
- Select Reach Target and enter 2 MB, or about 1.8 MB for a margin, because tools and portals do not all count a megabyte the same way.
- Preview the prepared copy and read the actual size.
- Download it and upload it to the portal.
If 2 MB is not reached
Timamu then reports the smallest valid result it found. The next lever is the content itself: send fewer pages, re-scan at a lower resolution, or remove pages the portal does not ask for. Running the same file through the job repeatedly does not help.
Fixes to make before compressing
- Remove blank pages and cover sheets the portal does not ask for.
- Scan text documents in black and white at a moderate resolution instead of full-colour photos.
- Export a PDF from the source program when you can, instead of scanning a printout.
- Keep one PDF per requirement, so a failed upload costs one file and not the whole set.
Questions
Can I compress a PDF to 2MB in the browser?
Yes. Open Timamu Web and use Reach Target to work toward 2MB. Exact size is not guaranteed. Supported PDF jobs stay on your device, and the original stays untouched.
Does my PDF stay on my device?
Yes. Timamu prepares your PDF in your browser on your device.
How many scanned pages fit in 2 MB?
It depends on the scan. Pages around 100 to 200 KB each are realistic, so roughly 10 to 20 pages. Text-based PDFs fit many more.
Why is the result 1.97 MB and not 2.00 MB?
Exact size is not guaranteed. Timamu works toward the target and keeps the file valid, so the result can land slightly under it.
Does the order of pages change?
No. Compression changes file weight, not page order.
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