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Compress PDF to 2 MB

Hit the 2 MB cap on email systems, IRCC consent forms, government portals, and ATS uploads. Our engine dials in on the exact target. Free, no signup.

2 MB is a ubiquitous cap across email, government portals, and ATS systems.

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The 2 MB file-size cap is everywhere — email systems, government portals, job application platforms, IRCC consent forms. If you've uploaded a document anywhere online, you've probably hit this limit before.

Where 2 MB shows up:

- IRCC Portal consent forms (strict 2 MB per file) - Practical per-attachment limit for most email systems - Numerous government service portals globally - Some ATS systems for job applications

How to compress:

1. Drop your PDF above 2. Target is pre-filled to 2 MB 3. Our engine dials in on the exact target 4. Download the result

At 2 MB, most documents retain excellent quality — the tool prioritizes text clarity and only reduces image resolution when it has to.

Portal file-size limits verified as of July 2025. Always double-check the official portal for current limits.

Questions people ask.

Why is 2 MB such a common cap?
It's a practical balance between document quality and server-side processing constraints. Many systems picked 2 MB as a default to keep uploads fast and queues moving, and it stuck.
My scanned PDF is 15 MB. Can it reach 2 MB?
Usually yes. A multi-page scan compresses to 2 MB with moderate quality reduction. Very long photo-heavy documents (50+ pages) may be tough — splitting first usually works.
Will my digital signatures still be valid after compression?
Cryptographic PDF signatures are invalidated by any edit — that's a PDF spec thing. Visual signature images pass through fine. If you need the cryptographic signature intact, don't compress.
Is this truly private?
Yes. Open DevTools → Network tab while compressing — you'll see no upload requests containing your file. Everything runs locally via WebAssembly.

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4 MB is the cap for IRCC secure account uploads and many immigration portals.

Compress PDF for IRCC File Upload

IRCC Secure Account: 4 MB per file. IRCC Portal: 2–5 MB (varies by application type). Consent forms: 2 MB.

Compress PDF for Email

Gmail: 25 MB total per email. Outlook: 20 MB. Corporate email: often 10 MB or lower.