Compress PDF to Any Size

Pick the size a form asks for and get a PDF just under it — for exam forms, job portals, banks and government sites.

  • Gets your PDF just under your size
  • Keeps it as clear as the size allows
  • Black & white option for scans
  • Private — never uploaded
Make it under

Compressed on your device — your PDF is never uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes — free, no sign-up and no watermark.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. The PDF is compressed entirely in your browser, on your own device. It never reaches our server.

How does it get my PDF under your size?

First it tries a lossless squeeze. If that isn't enough, each page is saved as a sharp image and the quality is tuned automatically so the file lands just under your size — as clear as that size allows.

Will the text still be selectable?

If a lossless squeeze is enough, yes. If pages had to be saved as images to reach a small size, the text can't be selected, but it looks the same — which is fine for form uploads.

Is 1 KB 1000 or 1024 bytes?

We use 1 KB = 1024 bytes, the same as Windows and most upload portals, so a file we make under 200 KB will be accepted by a portal with a 200 KB limit.

It says the size is too small — what can I do?

Very small sizes can't hold many pages. Try black & white, remove pages you don't need with Split PDF, or choose a bigger size.

Make a PDF exactly the size a form asks for

Government portals, exam forms, job sites and banks often reject documents over a set size. Choose your PDF, pick the size, and download a file that's just under it — clear enough to read and small enough to upload.

Tips

  • Scanned documents (Aadhaar, mark sheets, certificates) shrink much further in black & white.
  • Many pages? Upload only the pages asked for — use Split PDF.
  • Photos instead of a PDF? Turn them into one with JPG to PDF, then compress it here.

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