From photos to a compact PDF
Phone photos of documents are big, and portals often want a single PDF under 100 KB. Converting the photos to a PDF first and then compressing it wastes quality twice. This tool does both in one step: it scales and compresses the page images so the finished PDF lands under your target.
Each image becomes one page in the order you added it. On A4, landscape photos get landscape pages. After the PDF is built, its real size is checked, and if it came out above the target the tool tightens the settings and builds it again.
How to convert JPG to PDF under 100 KB
- Add the images in page order. JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC. Add page 1 first; the list shows the order.
- Set the target size. 100 KB is preset; use the quick buttons for 200, 300 or 500 KB.
- Choose page size and colour. A4 suits most forms. Tick grayscale for printed documents.
- Make the PDF. Download it when the result shows a size under the target.
Settings explained
- Page size
- A4 fits each image on a standard page; “Same as image” makes each page the image’s own shape.
- Grayscale
- Often halves the size of document scans with no loss of legibility.
Several documents, several PDFs
If a portal asks for each certificate separately, make one PDF per document instead of one large file, so each has the full size budget.
Get better results from phone photos
Photograph documents flat, in daylight, filling the frame. Crop away the table around the page before adding it. A clean, tightly cropped photo compresses much better than one with shadows and background.
Troubleshooting
- The pages are in the wrong order
- Choose Clear and add the images again in the right order.
- “Could not reach the target”
- Use grayscale, fewer pages, or a higher limit if the portal allows.
Frequently asked questions
How many images can I add?
There is no fixed limit, but every page shares the size budget.
Can I use HEIC photos?
Yes, they are converted automatically.
Is the PDF searchable?
No, pages are images.
Why does the tool aim slightly under the limit?
Portals count a kilobyte as either 1,000 or 1,024 bytes. Myriadfile keeps the maximum under N × 1,000 bytes and any minimum above N × 1,024 bytes, so the file passes either way.
Is it safe to resize ID documents here?
Yes. Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded, so your photo, signature and certificates stay on your device.