Compress PDF to ~1 MB

Need a smaller PDF for email or upload limits? Use our free compressor to aim for approximately 1 MB — processed privately in your browser.

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How to use

  1. 1Open the compressor. Click the button below to open Compress PDF with a 1 MB target preset.
  2. 2Select your PDF. Drop or browse for the file on your device.
  3. 3Compress and download. We try progressively stronger compression until the target is approached, then download the result.

FAQ

Will my PDF always be exactly 1 MB?
No — exact size depends on the PDF content. We aim for approximately 1 MB; already-optimized files may not shrink as much.
Is my file uploaded?
No. Compression runs in your browser on your device.