Compress PDF to Size
At or below your selected limit whenever possible. Start with structural optimization and supported embedded JPEG images; aggressive mode is an explicit image-only fallback.
Processed locally in your browser. No file uploads to a server.
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How to use Compress PDF to Size
- Upload an unencrypted PDF and set a maximum size.
- Try balanced compression while preserving text and vectors.
- Review the actual result; choose aggressive mode only if needed.
Features
- Never returns a larger file as compression
- Bounded image-resolution and quality passes
- Honest best-result reporting when the limit cannot be reached
Practical tips
Some PDFs contain little removable data. Balanced mode handles ordinary RGB JPEG images; other image encodings remain intact. Aggressive mode removes searchable text and interactive features.
Good questions. Simple answers.
Is the size byte-perfect?
No. The requested size is a maximum using 1 KB = 1,024 bytes. A result may be smaller or may not reach the limit.
Can every PDF reach the target?
No. Many text-only or already optimized PDFs cannot shrink enough. The best result is shown with a clear warning.
Are my files uploaded?
No. These tools process files on your device. Download your result before leaving the page; a reset clears the current workspace.