Compress PDF under 500KB online

A 500KB PDF target is common for application portals and certificate uploads. This page points you to the compressor and gives practical steps to improve the result.

Open the PDF compressor with a 500KB 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

Certificate PDFs
Two to four page scans
Application document bundles

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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