Compress PDF to 1 MB
The target is already set to 1 MB: choose your PDF and download it at 1 MB or under. 1 MB is the usual limit for court e-filing portals, insurance claims and school assignment uploads. It holds a long text document or a dozen photo pages.
How to use Compress PDF to 1 MB
- Choose the PDF you need under 1 MB. The target size is already filled in.
- Start compression. Images are shrunk first, and pages are only turned into images if that is the only way to reach the target.
- Download the file. If it can't reach 1 MB without becoming unreadable, you get the smallest readable version and a note saying so.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reduce a PDF to 1 MB?
Open this page, choose the file and press Compress. Compression at 1 MB is gentle: images keep good print quality and text stays selectable for almost every file.
Is 1 MB the same as 1,000 KB?
Not always. Some sites mean 1,000,000 bytes and others 1,048,576. If a site rejects a file that is just under 1 MB, aim for 950 KB.
Is my file uploaded?
Your file is processed in your browser and is never uploaded to our servers.
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