⚡ Free Online Tool

Compress PDF to 500 KB

Make any PDF smaller than 500 KB — readable, free, nothing is uploaded.

PDFCompress
✓ 100% Free✓ No Sign-up Required
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Upload PDF

PDF only · Max 100 MB · Click or drag & drop

📤 Select PDF File
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✅ Compression Complete

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Custom Options

Adjust settings to match exactly what you need

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Files are never uploaded to a server — processed in your browser

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How To Use

1

Upload the PDF

A scan, a phone-made PDF or any document.

2

500 KB is already selected

The "Exact size" mode is set to 500 KB — pick another size if your portal needs it.

3

Black & white if you like

For marksheets and certificates, Black & white roughly halves the size and stays sharp.

4

Compress and download

Quality is adjusted automatically until the PDF fits under 500 KB. Preview the pages and download.

About This Tool

This page is set to 500 KB. 500 KB comfortably fits a 5–8 page marksheet bundle in colour. Use Merge PDF first if your documents are in separate files.

Popular PDF sizes

100 KB200 KB300 KB500 KB1 MB2 MB

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compress a PDF to 500 KB?

Upload it, keep 500 KB selected in "Exact size" mode and tap Compress PDF. The downloaded file is under 500 KB.

Will the text still be readable?

Yes — the tool picks the highest quality that fits. The pages become images, so text is not selectable, but it stays readable.

It still won't go under 500 KB. What now?

Tick Black & white, remove unneeded pages with Delete PDF Pages, or choose a slightly bigger size.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Everything happens inside your browser.

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