Compress a PDF to a target size
Shrink a PDF toward a size you choose by recompressing its embedded images.
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In MB — only embedded images can be recompressed.
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Only embedded raster images (photos, scans) are recompressed — text, fonts and vector graphics are left untouched. A text-only or already-optimized PDF has nothing to shrink, so it comes back valid and unchanged; the tool always shows the size it actually achieved and says plainly when the target wasn't reached, rather than pretending it worked.
How it works
- Upload your PDF — Upload the PDF you want to shrink.
- Set a target size — Enter the size you're aiming for in MB — the engine recompresses embedded images toward that budget.
- Download the result — Download the compressed PDF — the achieved size is shown, along with a plain note if the target wasn't reached.
When to use it
Use it before emailing a scanned document that's too large, when an upload portal enforces a size limit, or to shrink an image-heavy archive of scanned PDFs before storing it.
Frequently asked questions
Will my PDF always hit the target size exactly?
Not always — only embedded raster images can be recompressed, and some PDFs have little or nothing to shrink. You always get the best achievable size back, with a plain note about whether the target was reached.
What happens if my PDF has no images to compress?
You get the original PDF back unchanged, with a note that there was nothing to recompress — never a fake 'compressed' file that's actually identical.
Do I need an account?
No — anonymous use works for smaller files; a registered plan raises the size limits.