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Compress a PDF to 500 KB

Bring multi-page scans, reports and applications under 500 KB while keeping the text sharp.

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    Room for several pages

    500 KB is a common limit for combined documents: a filled application with its certificates, a project report or a multi-page ID proof. At this size most PDFs keep selectable text and clear photos.

    Joining files first

    If the portal wants one file, combine the pages with Merge PDF and set 500 KB there; it joins and compresses in one go.

    Use cases

    Passport, visa and bank uploads

    Portals for passports, visas and loans commonly allow 500 KB per document, enough for several scanned pages.

    Combined application files

    A merged file of certificates for a job or admission application, kept under the 500 KB the form allows.

    Emailing to offices

    Some government offices and HR departments ask for attachments under 500 KB; this gets a multi-page scan there.

    How to compress a PDF to 500 KB

    1. Drop your files in the box, or paste an image.

    2. The size is already set to 500 KB.

    3. Press Compress and download the result. Your files are deleted from the server straight away.

    Questions

    How long does it take?

    A few seconds for most files; large scanned PDFs can take a little longer.

    Will my signatures and stamps stay visible?

    Yes. At 500 KB the images inside are compressed gently, so stamps and signatures stay clear.

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