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Compress PDF to 500 KB

Shrink a PDF to under 500 KB for job portals, government forms and email. Free, no sign-up — and your document never leaves your device.

Compression

    How to compress a PDF to 500 KB

    1. The target size is already set to 500 KB.
    2. Drop your PDF files into the box. You see the size before and after for each file.
    3. Click Download.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I compress a PDF to 500 KB?

    Drop your PDF into the box above — the target is already set to 500 KB. The tool tries gentle compression first and only goes stronger if needed, then you download the result.

    Will the text stay sharp and selectable?

    Yes, with Light, Recommended and Strong — only the pictures inside the PDF are made smaller. Maximum turns pages into images, which is best for scanned documents but makes text unselectable.

    Why did my PDF hardly get smaller?

    PDFs with mostly text and fonts are already compact. Big savings come from photos and scans. If the original is already the smallest, you get it back unchanged.

    What if it can’t reach 500 KB?

    Very long scanned documents may still be too big. You will see the smallest possible result — try “Convert images to black & white”, or split the PDF and compress the parts.

    Are my PDFs uploaded?

    No. FileCrafty compresses PDFs inside your browser, so contracts and personal documents never leave your device.

    Can I compress several PDFs at once?

    Yes — select or drop several PDFs and they are compressed one after another with the same settings.

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