Compress a PDF for Email — Free, Fast, and Private
Many U.S. portals and HR systems cap uploads to a few megabytes. Use our compressor to hit a target size while keeping text readable.
Quick Steps
- Open the tool: Compress PDF.
- Choose your PDF and set a target size (e.g., 500 KB).
- Click Compress & Download.
When to Use
- Job applications through U.S. ATS portals.
- Online forms with strict upload caps (universities, government, HOA).
- Email attachments to pass common 25 MB limits—or lower.
FAQ
What size should I pick?
For text-heavy PDFs, 300–700 KB often looks great. For image-heavy files, try 1–2 MB.
Will it hurt text quality?
Text remains vector-sharp; images are downsampled carefully for size.