Compress PDF to 1 MB

Get your PDF under 1 MB automatically, at the best quality that fits.

Online forms often cap document uploads at 1 MB: marksheets, certificates, ID proofs and resumes. Choose your PDF and the tool tries progressively smaller page resolutions and qualities until the file fits under 1 MB, keeping it as readable as possible.

Most scanned documents of a few pages fit comfortably under 1 MB with clear, readable text.

How to use it

  1. Choose your PDF.
  2. It is compressed to under 1 MB straight away. Change the target if you need to.
  3. Download the compressed PDF.

Questions

Why can't my PDF reach 1 MB?

A document with many pages may not fit. Try Black & white, split it into parts, or remove unneeded pages first.

Will the text still be readable?

Yes for most documents. Open the result before uploading to check.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so your files never leave your device. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it keeps working.

Guides

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