Compress PDF under 1MB online

Use this page for PDF files that must stay below 1MB for email or uploads. The target is realistic for many scanned documents when image resolution is moderate.

Open the PDF compressor with a 1MB target

The current PDF compressor reduces file size and shows the output after processing. Exact KB compression depends on the source file, so check the downloaded size and try removing pages or resizing source images if needed.

Open PDF Compressor Upload Limit Help

How to use

Choose your file and confirm the portal requirement.
Use the default target or enter the exact KB limit shown by the form.
Process the file, check the output size and readability, then download.

Best for

Email attachments
Scanned reports
Application PDFs with multiple pages

Privacy note

Most PDF Buddy tools run in your browser. Some advanced conversions may require server processing and show an upload notice.

Troubleshooting

If the file is still too large, reduce dimensions, remove unnecessary pages, or start from a cleaner scan. If the output is unreadable, use a larger limit or improve the source file before compression.

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