How to Keep a PDF Made from Photos Under 2 MB
Key points
- Pick a limit under "Set a size" and the tool fits it automatically
- If you have many photos, using fewer pages also helps
- Always check that the text is still readable
Application forms and emails often limit files to something like 2 MB. A PDF made from photos easily reaches several MB, so it has to be reduced.
Method 1: use "Set a size"
Choose a limit (1, 2, 5 or 10 MB) and the tool adjusts the quality automatically to fit. This is usually the easiest.
Method 2: adjust the "Quality"
- Small file: smaller file; text stays readable but fine detail gets rough
- Normal: a balance
- High quality: larger, but even small text stays clear
If it still doesn't fit
- Use fewer photos (remove pages you don't need)
- Split into two PDFs, if the recipient allows several files
- Shoot the document closer and cut unnecessary background
Steps
- Choose your photos and select "Set a size".
- Pick a value such as "2 MB", a bit under the recipient's limit.
- Tap "Make PDF" and check the file size after saving.
If you shrink too much, numbers and small text can become unreadable. Zoom in and check amounts and dates.
Use "Photos to PDF" (free)
Tools that go well with this
- Compress PDF: Shrink a PDF to fit under a size you choose, for upload limits.
- Rotate & Reorder PDF Pages: Fix sideways pages, change the page order, or remove pages.
- Merge PDFs: Combine several PDF files into one, in the order you choose.