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Compress a PDF resume

Job sites and applicant tracking systems often cap attachments at 2–5 MB, and recruiters may skip a heavy portfolio. Once you add a file, PDFKilo picks the best quality that fits under 2 MB.

Three steps

  1. 01

    Add a PDF

    Drop the file in or pick it from your device.

  2. 02

    Pick a level

    Move the slider and watch the size estimate.

  3. 03

    Download

    Your compressed file is ready in seconds.

Use cases

Pick what the file is for and PDFKilo picks the compression level for your exact document.

Why PDFKilo

Fully private

Ghostscript runs in WebAssembly on your device. Not a single byte of your file reaches a server.

Accurate estimate

Before compressing, we sample the first pages and show the expected size for the chosen level.

No watermarks

No logos stamped on pages, no sign-up and no limit on the number of files.

Never worse

If compression does not help, you get the original back rather than a bigger file.

FAQ

What size do job sites accept?

Usually 2–5 MB. For example, LinkedIn applications accept resumes up to 2 MB.

Can an ATS read a compressed resume?

Yes. Text stays text and only images change, so applicant tracking systems see every word and skill.

Will my photo look worse?

No, up to level 50 it looks the same on screen. Its resolution drops only to what viewing needs.

How do I keep a portfolio light but sharp?

Pick the "For a resume" use case, then move the slider left as long as the estimate stays under the limit.

Does anyone see my resume while it is compressed?

No. The file is processed in your browser and never sent anywhere.

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