Compress PDF to 5 MB

Bring a long scan or photo PDF under a 5 MB limit.

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Compress PDF to 5 MB help

Choose a PDF and try to fit it within 5 MB. Some online forms set a 5 MB limit, and long scans or reports full of photos often go over it. Text stays selectable, and a result that misses the limit is clearly marked.

How to use Compress PDF to 5 MB

  1. Choose the PDF you need under 5 MB.
  2. Keep the 5 MB target selected, or pick another quick size.
  3. Click Compress PDF to start working toward 5 MB. You can cancel at any time.
  4. Check whether it reached 5 MB, compare the first page, then download your copy.
Options explained
Choose a target file size
Starts at 5 MB. Pick a different quick size if your form allows more or less. Sizes use 1024 bytes per KB.
Remove saved document details
Optionally remove title and author properties; names printed on pages remain.
Use stronger compression
Works best with scanned PDFs and PDFs with images. Images may look blurry or lose detail. Check small print in the preview. Your target size is not guaranteed.
Limits and supported files

Unlocked PDF documents, including text and images. Signed files require confirmation to create a changed copy.

The requested size is an aim, not a guarantee. Large image files may stay above it even after compression. Stronger compression can make images noticeably softer; review the preview.

Tests covered 1,000 simple text pages and generated image PDFs up to 200 MB. Large files may use the full search time and remain above your target.

Tested in Chromium, Firefox and WebKit. Large-file checks used a 100 KB target.

Questions

Can every PDF fit within 5 MB?

No. A very long scan may stay above 5 MB. You get the smallest result it found, and the page tells you if it missed the target.

Will compressing to 5 MB make my scan blurry?

Usually not much, because 5 MB leaves room for detail. Pictures may be resized or saved at lower quality. Zoom into the preview to check small print.

What if my PDF stays above 5 MB?

Turn on “Use stronger compression” and try again. If it is still too big, split the PDF and send the parts, or remove pages you do not need.

Is my PDF uploaded to compress it to 5 MB?

No. Your browser compresses it on this device, so nothing is uploaded.

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