Meet any form's file size limit
Many job portals, universities, banks and government sites only accept files up to a certain size. Instead of guessing, enter the limit and the tool automatically finds the resolution and quality that land just under it.
If your file already fits with lossless optimization, we keep it that way and the text stays selectable. If it needs to shrink further, the pages are turned into images at the highest sharpness the limit allows.
How to compress a PDF to an exact size, step by step
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Select the PDF that's too large.
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Choose the maximum size: 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, 5 MB or a custom one.
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Download the PDF and check the final size in the result message.
Frequently asked questions
Can I compress a PDF to under 100 KB?
Yes, enter the size under Other size. For documents with many pages, a very low limit can make the text hard to read; if so, we'll let you know.
Why does the text stop being selectable?
To reach small sizes, pages are saved as compressed images. If you need the text, run the result through the OCR tool.
How is this different from Compress PDF?
Compress PDF uses fixed levels. This tool tries several quality settings until it meets exactly the size you enter.