Compress PDF to Any Size in KB
Compress a PDF to any size in KB, free. Reduce the PDF file size to the limit your form asks for. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
How it works
- Choose your PDF. It opens on your own device and is not sent anywhere.
- Each page is redrawn as an image, and quality is lowered step by step until the whole file is under the limit on the slider.
- A limit is suggested from the number of pages. Drag the slider if your form asks for a different one.
When a PDF will not shrink enough
Remove pages the form does not ask for, or split the file and upload the parts separately if that is allowed. Scans made in black and white are far smaller than colour scans.
Questions
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. All the work happens inside your browser. The file never leaves your phone or computer.
Can I still select text in the compressed PDF?
No. Pages become images, which is what makes the file so much smaller. Keep your original if you need selectable text.
Why could it not reach my limit?
A PDF with many pages has a floor on how small it can get while staying readable. Use fewer pages or allow a larger size.