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📌 Why You Need This

Government exam portals have strict PDF size limits. Your application may be rejected if files exceed these limits:

SSC
PDF < 200KB
IBPS
PDF < 200KB
UPSC
PDF < 300KB
Railways
PDF < 200KB
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Free Online PDF Compressor for Government Exams

This PDF compressor helps government exam applicants reduce document file sizes to meet strict upload limits. Many exam portals like SSC, IBPS, UPSC, and RRB reject applications when PDF files exceed the allowed size. Our tool solves this problem instantly — right in your browser, with no uploads required.

Why You Need PDF Compression

During online form submission, candidates frequently face rejection because their scanned documents exceed the portal's file size limit. This is especially common with marksheets, ID proofs, and certificates that are scanned as images. Using random online tools can expose your sensitive documents to third parties. Our tool processes everything locally — your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and data security.

How This PDF Compressor Works

Simply upload your PDF, select a compression level, and download the reduced file. The tool strips unnecessary metadata and repacks the PDF structure using pdf-lib. It does not recompress embedded images. Choose from four compression levels: Extreme (strips all metadata), High (strips most metadata), Medium (recommended), or Low (minimal changes, best quality).

Who Should Use This Tool

  • SSC, IBPS, UPSC, RRB, state PSC exam applicants
  • Students uploading admission documents online
  • Job seekers sharing resumes via email
  • Anyone needing to meet strict file size requirements

Exam-Specific PDF Size Limits

  • SSC: PDF under 200KB for documents, 100KB for photos
  • IBPS: PDF under 200KB for certificates
  • UPSC: PDF under 300KB for most uploads
  • Railways (RRB): PDF under 200KB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PDF size limit for SSC exams?expand_more
SSC requires PDF documents under 200KB for most uploads. Signature PDFs should be under 30KB and photo PDFs under 100KB. Our tool reduces PDF size by stripping metadata and optimizing structure — but it cannot guarantee an exact target size. Results depend on your PDF's content.
How to reduce PDF size without losing quality?expand_more
Use our 'Medium' or 'High' compression settings for best balance. These strip metadata and repack the PDF structure. Note: this tool does not recompress embedded images — it optimizes the PDF container. For scanned documents, 'Extreme' mode strips the most metadata.
Is my PDF data safe with this tool?expand_more
Yes, 100% safe. All compression happens locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF files are NEVER uploaded to any server. We don't store, access, or transmit your documents.
Why is my compressed PDF still too large?expand_more
Scanned PDFs with images are harder to compress with metadata stripping alone. Try 'Extreme' compression, or use our Image Compressor on the source images before creating the PDF. Documents with many high-resolution images may not shrink much with this tool.
Can I compress password-protected PDFs?expand_more
No, password-protected PDFs cannot be processed due to encryption. You'll need to remove the password first using Adobe Acrobat or similar tools, then compress with our tool.

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