Compress a PDF to 500 KB

Free · in your browser · no upload

Choose a PDF: the tool tries the lightest compression first and goes stronger only if needed, so the file ends up under 500 KB with scans as sharp as possible. Text stays text.

Works in your browser: what you type or choose stays on your device and is not uploaded anywhere.

Where you need this

  • Contracts and multi-page scans for online forms
  • Portfolios and reports for email
  • Documents for messengers and slow connections

Popular tasks

How to use it

  1. Choose a PDF

    Tap Choose a PDF and pick the file from your phone or computer.

  2. Pick the strength

    Medium suits most files. Need the PDF under a limit for a form? Choose it in File size.

  3. Download

    Check the new size and tap Download.

Why do it here

  • Nothing is uploaded The file is processed on your device, so private photos and documents stay with you.
  • Free, no sign-up No account, no daily limit and no watermark on the result.
  • Works on your phone Open the page in any browser on iPhone or Android and pick a file from the gallery.
  • Also in Telegram Prefer a chat? The bot below does the same right in Telegram.

The same in Telegram

Photo to PDF @PhotoToPdfMakerBot
In Telegram: send PDFs or photos to the bot — it compresses and merges PDFs and turns Word, Excel and PowerPoint files into PDF.

Open in Telegram: @PhotoToPdfMakerBot

Step-by-step guide

How to compress a PDF on your phone

Questions

Will I see the difference?

Rarely: at 500 KB most documents of up to 10 pages keep clear pictures.

My PDF is already under 500 KB. What happens?

The tool still applies the lightest compression and shows the new size. If it can't make the file smaller, you keep the original.

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