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Compress PDF to any target size

Compress a PDF locally to a preset or custom file size, then download a verified result with an honest actual-size report.

Custom KB or MB targetVerified outputHonest size result
Use this tool now This tool runs on pdfuae.ae and is measured only under the global site.
Use Compress PDF to any target size nowProcessing starts on this tool page. File names and contents are never sent to analytics.
Local processing for the tools shown · 30 MB per file and 80 MB per batch
Ready paths for this task

Start with the outcome you actually need

compress PDF to 500 KBStart with an exact 500 KB target and see the actual result.

compress PDF to 1MBStart with a 1 MB target and see the actual result.

compress PDF to 2MBOpen the compressor with a 2 MB target.

make a PDF smaller than 5MBTry a 5 MB target without a false guarantee.

reduce an attachment that is too largeStart at 2 MB and confirm the recipient's limit.

Each option opens the relevant setting in this primary tool.
How it works

Finish the task without unnecessary steps

Choose a custom target from 128 KB to 50 MB. Open the tool above, choose your file and follow the settings shown. PDFUAE creates a new result and leaves the original unchanged.

Practical guide for this taskHow to compress a PDF for email and online uploadsHow to reduce a PDF to 1 MB for an online upload
Is the target size guaranteed?

No. PDFUAE reports the actual result and will not claim the target was reached when further reduction would make the document hard to read.

Does target compression affect search and copy?

Target, balanced and strong modes rasterise pages, so inspect the output before use.