Compress a PDF to under 1 MB

Job sites and government portals often only accept files under 1 MB. Shrink yours here.

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How to compress a PDF to under 1 MB

  1. Choose your PDF.
  2. Pick Strong for the smallest file.
  3. Press Compress PDF and check that the new size is under 1 MB.
  4. Download and upload it.

It's still over 1 MB. What now?

Use Split PDF to remove pages you do not need, then compress again.

Can I make it smaller than 500 KB?

Usually, for documents with a few pages. Pages with large photos stay bigger.

Are my files private?

Yes. Your file opens and is edited inside your own browser. It is never uploaded to our servers.

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