Compress PDF to 100KB, 200KB, 1MB or any target size. Perfect for email attachments, job applications, and meeting upload limits. Free, private, no signup required.
Compress PDF to exact target size (100KB, 200KB, 1MB, etc.)
Preset sizes for common limits: 100KB, 200KB, 500KB, 1MB, 2MB, 5MB
Custom target size option - enter any KB value
Smart compression algorithm finds optimal quality
Perfect for email attachment limits
Meet upload size requirements for job portals
Government website submission compliance
100% private - files never leave your device
No signup, registration, or email required
No watermarks added to compressed PDFs
Works on all devices - Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Unlimited compressions - no daily limits
Compress PDF to under 1MB or 2MB to fit Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo attachment limits. Stop getting "file too large" errors.
Many job portals require resumes under 100KB or 200KB. Compress your PDF resume to meet exact size requirements.
Upload documents to government websites that have strict file size limits (often 100KB-500KB per document).
Meet university application requirements where transcripts and documents must be under specific size limits.
Upload supporting documents to online forms with file size restrictions without losing document quality.
Share PDFs via WhatsApp or other messaging apps that compress or reject large files.
The only free tool that compresses PDF to your exact target size.
Set a specific target size (100KB, 1MB, etc.) and the tool automatically compresses to hit that target precisely.
All processing happens in your browser. Your PDFs are never uploaded to any server - complete privacy guaranteed.
Our algorithm iteratively adjusts quality to find the optimal balance between file size and document quality.
Compress unlimited PDFs with no daily limits. No watermarks or branding added to your compressed files.
Choose the right target size for your needs
| Target Size | Best For | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 100 KB | Job portals, government forms, strict limits | Text clear, images compressed |
| 200 KB | Resume uploads, application forms | Good text and image quality |
| 500 KB | General uploads, online forms | Very good quality |
| 1 MB | Email attachments, most uploads | Excellent quality |
| 2 MB | Large documents, presentations | Near-original quality |
| 5 MB | High-quality documents | Minimal compression |
Follow these simple steps to compress your PDF to an exact target size
Drag and drop your PDF or click to select. Your file stays 100% private - nothing is uploaded to any server.
Choose from preset sizes (100KB, 200KB, 500KB, 1MB, 2MB, 5MB) or enter a custom size. Pick based on your upload requirement.
Our smart algorithm iteratively adjusts quality to hit your exact target size while maintaining the best possible document quality.
Get your perfectly sized PDF instantly. The filename includes the final size (e.g., "document-98kb.pdf") for easy reference.
Know the file size limits before uploading
Need to compress PDF to 100KB for a job application? Or reduce PDF to 1MB for email? Our free tool lets you compress PDF files to any exact target size - perfect for meeting strict upload limits.
Many government portals and job applications require PDFs under 100KB. Our tool uses smart compression to reduce PDF size to 100KB while keeping text readable. If your document has many images, you might need to try 200KB instead.
200KB is the most common upload cap on admission, exam and recruitment forms. Select 200 KB above, or use the dedicated compress PDF to 200KB tool, which opens with the 200KB target already set.
Some portals allow only 100KB per document, which suits one or two pages. Select 100 KB above, or open compress PDF to 100KB with the target preset. Uploading a photo or signature instead of a PDF? Use compress image to KB.
Email attachment limits (Gmail: 25MB, Outlook: 20MB) mean you often need to compress PDF under 1MB or 2MB. Our tool makes this easy - just select 1MB as your target and compress. Perfect for sending multiple attachments. Or open compress PDF to 1MB or compress PDF to 2MB with the target preset.
Unlike regular PDF compression that just reduces quality, our target size compression uses a smart algorithm:
To get the best results when compressing PDF to a specific size:
All compression happens in your browser. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server - they stay on your device the entire time. No signup required, no watermarks, unlimited use.
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