Compress PDF to 500 KB
The target is already set to 500 KB: choose your PDF and download it at 500 KB or under. Half a megabyte is a common limit for resumes and portfolios on job boards and for attachments to online applications. A two-page resume with a photo is normally far below it.
How to use Compress PDF to 500 KB
- Choose the PDF you need under 500 KB. 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 500 KB without becoming unreadable, you get the smallest readable version and a note saying so.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reduce a PDF to 500 KB?
Open this page, choose the file and press Compress. Most text documents already fit. For image-heavy files, photos are resampled to screen resolution, which keeps them sharp on a monitor while saving most of the space.
Should I compress my resume to 500 KB?
Only if the job site asks. A smaller file uploads faster, but keep the text selectable so applicant tracking systems can read it; MoA tells you if reaching the target would flatten text.
Is my file uploaded?
Your file is processed in your browser and is never uploaded to our servers.
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