Compress PDF to 1 MB
A 1 MB limit is common on job applications. Most documents fit with almost no visible change.
Nothing is uploaded. Your files stay private.
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Opens the tool with the right settings already chosen.
How to compress a PDF
Three steps, about ten seconds.
- 01
Add your PDF
Drop it in the box above, or tap to choose from your phone or computer.
- 02
Pick a target
Choose a size like "Under 200 KB" for portals, or keep the best-quality default.
- 03
Download
Check the new size and save the file. Done.
Getting a PDF under 1 MB
1 MB is enough for most documents with only a small, hard-to-see change. Quikdo re-saves the pictures inside the PDF at the sharpest setting that fits and leaves text and layout alone.
If the PDF is already under 1 MB, you get your original back unchanged.
Long scans in colour can still be too big. Remove pages you don't need, or turn the scan black and white with Grayscale PDF, then compress again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a PDF less than 1 MB?
Drop it in with the 1 MB target selected. If it still won't fit, delete pages you don't need or convert it to black and white first.
How do I make a PDF smaller?
Drop the PDF in. Quikdo re-saves the pictures inside it at a lower resolution and quality, which is where most of the size is. Pick a target like 200 KB if a portal has a limit.
How do I get a PDF under 200 KB?
Choose the 200 KB target before you drop the file in. Quality is lowered only as far as needed to get under it.
How do I convert a PDF from MB to KB?
Set a target in KB, such as 500 KB or 200 KB, and compress. A 3 MB scan often ends up a few hundred kilobytes.