How to Compress PDF to 200KB for Aadhaar Card Upload
How to Compress PDF to 200KB for Aadhaar Card Upload
Why 200KB Limit?
Many government websites including Aadhaar portal require PDF documents to be under 200KB for upload. This ensures:
- Faster upload speeds
- Reduced server load
- Better compatibility
- Quicker processing
Step-by-Step Guide
Method 1: Using PDFMitra (Recommended)
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Visit PDFMitra.in
- Go to pdfmitra.in/compress-pdf
- Click on the Compress PDF tool
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Upload Your Document
- Click "Browse Files" or drag & drop your PDF
- Wait for upload to complete
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Select Compression Quality
- For Aadhaar documents, choose "Low Quality"
- This gives maximum compression
- Still maintains readability
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Download Compressed File
- Click "Compress PDF" button
- Download the compressed file
- Check file size (should be under 200KB)
Tips for Best Results
Before Compression:
- Scan documents at 150 DPI (not higher)
- Use black & white instead of color
- Remove unnecessary pages
- Crop margins if possible
If Still Over 200KB:
- Try "Low Quality" setting
- Convert to black & white first
- Remove colored backgrounds
- Split into multiple files if needed
Common Issues & Solutions
Issue 1: Quality Too Low
Solution: Use "Medium Quality" and optimize original scan
Issue 2: File Still Over 200KB
Solution:
- Reduce original image resolution
- Use black & white mode
- Remove extra pages
Issue 3: Text Not Readable
Solution: Start with better quality scan at 200 DPI, then compress
Why Choose PDFMitra?
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Video Tutorial
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Conclusion
Compressing PDFs for Aadhaar upload is simple with PDFMitra. Follow these steps and your documents will be ready for upload in minutes!
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