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Compress PDF to 500 KB

Reduce a PDF toward 500 KB online for strict upload limits. Use target-size compression on Pdfello.

500 KB is a strict limit. It works best for short, text-heavy PDFs. Image-heavy documents may need fewer pages or lower DPI exports instead.

Tip: Pick the smallest practical target; 500 KB is aggressive for image-heavy files.

  1. Upload your PDF to Compress PDF.
  2. Choose a small target size (500 KB or the closest available).
  3. Download and verify size. If needed, remove pages or convert images first.
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FAQ

Why didn’t my file reach 500 KB?
Embedded images dominate size. Try compressing images, splitting the PDF, or exporting key pages only.