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Compress PDF to 500 KB

Reduce a PDF to under 500 KB and keep it sharp. Good for statements, mark sheets and multi-page forms. Free, private, no sign-up.

Before you start

500 KB holds several pages at good quality, so it suits bank statements, mark sheets, signed forms and other multi-page documents.

The tool below opens with 500 KB filled in. Often the "Medium" card is already under 500 KB, and the size is shown on the card before you choose.

Tips

Typing 500 KB gives you the clearest file that still fits. The Medium card is a good choice when a form has no fixed limit.
If the PDF came from a Word file with large photos inside, the pages will shrink well. PDFs that are mostly text from a computer are often small already.
After downloading, open the file once to check the pages before you upload it.

Questions and answers

Which is better: the Medium card or typing 500 KB?

Typing 500 KB makes the file as clear as possible while staying under 500 KB. Medium is lighter and is fine when you do not have a limit.

Does it keep the pages in the same order?

Yes. Every page is kept, in the same order and the same page size.

Does SafeResize keep a copy?

No. Nothing is uploaded, so there is nothing for us to keep.

Other sizes

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