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Compress a PDF to 1MB or Less

1MB is the most common attachment cap on job boards and contact forms. Most PDFs get there in a single pass.

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Target file size

KB

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Step by step

  1. 1Drop the PDF into the compressor.
  2. 2Choose medium compression first — it usually clears 1MB with no visible loss.
  3. 3Only step up to strong compression if the file is still oversized.

Questions

Will the text blur?+

No. Text stays vector and stays sharp; compression mainly re-encodes embedded images.

Is it free?+

Yes — 3 tasks per day are free with no account. If you need more, a $2 day pass gives unlimited tasks for 24 hours and Pro is $6/month.

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