Compress PDF to 500 KB
500 KB has room for several scanned pages or a short report with images. Text-based PDFs often fit without any loss. Scans are resized just enough to get under the limit.
How to compress a PDF to 500 KB
- 1Choose your PDF.
- 2500 KB is already selected. Pick another size if your form asks for one.
- 3Click “Compress PDF”, check the new size, and download the file.
Reports with images
Images usually make up most of a PDF's size. If the file has to become images to fit, charts stay clear, but the text can't be selected any more.
Keep the original
Save your original file. Compressing a compressed PDF again loses more detail, so always start from the first copy if you need another try.
Frequently asked questions
- How many pages fit in 500 KB?
- It depends on what's on them. Plain text can run to many pages, while full-page color scans may only manage a handful at readable quality.
- Can I still select the text?
- If the file fits without changing the pages, yes, and the result tells you so. If pages had to become images, the text can't be selected or searched.
- Is my PDF uploaded?
- No. It's compressed in your browser and never reaches our servers.