Compress PDF for CAT Application
Overview
CAT's online application requires photos under 80KB, signatures under 80KB, and category certificate under 200KB. Most candidate scans miss these limits without compression.
How to Use This Tool
Run compression for each artifact — photos, signatures, certificates. Check sizes against CAT's published caps.
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Compress PDF →Frequently Asked Questions
Can every PDF compress to 200KB?
Most text-based PDFs reach 200KB on the High setting. Heavily scanned image PDFs may need additional steps — split into smaller sections or reduce scan resolution before compressing.
Is the compressed file accepted on the official portal?
Yes. The output is a standard PDF with the same page structure, just smaller. Compatible with IIM CAT online application requirements.
Does compression remove text or images?
No. Compression targets image metadata, redundant data, and re-encodes embedded images at lower DPI. Text and structure stay intact.