A little smaller. A lot more possible.

Compress PDF to 1MB

Try to make your PDF 1MB or smaller without uploading the document. Adjust compression quality and review the final file size.

  1. Select PDF
  2. Compress
  3. Download
On-device processing

Drop your PDF here

or choose a file from your device

PDF only · Up to 200 MB per file

More PDFs. One workflow.

Up to 50 PDFs · Individual or ZIP downloads

Your PDF stays on your device. No document uploads.

Compression level

Target is best effort; stronger compression may be used.

Image quality may change. Digital signatures can become invalid. Keep your original.

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Keep your PDF private

Compression happens on your device. Your PDF is never uploaded to our servers.

Choose your compression

Three compression levels let you choose between image detail and a smaller file.

Check the result first

See the actual file size and whether it meets your target before downloading.

Less file. Less friction.

01

Choose your PDF

Select a file from your device or drag it into the box above.

02

Make it smaller

Choose a compression level. Add a target size if you need one.

03

Download and go

Check the result, then save the smaller PDF to your device.

Before you compress

Presentation exports and picture-heavy scans can contain large images. A 1 MB target gives them more room than smaller form limits.

Already optimized PDFs may not get smaller. Always check image clarity and keep your original file.

Big plans. Small attachments.

Start with a target. We’ll tell you whether your PDF can meet it.

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PDF compression FAQs

Common questions about file size, quality and privacy.