Compress PDF to 1 MB
Target-based compression: progressive passes until the file is under 1 MB.
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The 1 MB limit is the most common one on web forms, government portals and document managers. You don't tune parameters blindly here: we set 1 MB as the target and the engine walks through resolution/quality combinations from best to worst, keeping the first one that fits. The download shows its real size — and if the target is impossible for your document, we say so instead of pretending.
Frequently asked questions
How does it hit exactly 1 MB?
It doesn't aim for an exact size — it aims to get below it. The engine walks a quality ladder and stops at the first pass under 1 MB.
Is this good for email or portal uploads?
Yes, that's its main use: most attachment limits (1–2 MB) are covered whenever the document allows it.
Do I lose selectable text?
If lossless optimization is enough to get under 1 MB, no. If rasterizing is needed, the final PDF is image-based and the result says so.
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