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Compress PDF to 300KB

Automatically compress any PDF to 300KB or less — for university and job applications.

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Maximum file size: 50 MB

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How to compress PDF

  1. Upload your PDF (up to 50 MB).
  2. The compressor automatically targets 300 KB or under.
  3. Download the compressed PDF.

Quick fact about PDF

300 KB is a comfortable target — most PDFs fit easily with minimal compression. Perfect for exam portals, forms, and email attachments.

Why compress PDF?

300 KB is the target for portals and forms that need small PDFs but also want readable quality. Most documents fit easily with minimal compression, preserving sharp text and readable images.

Technical details

Input format PDF
Output format PDF 1.7
Target size 300 KB or under
Iteration Quality auto-tuned until target met
Text Preserved losslessly
Max file size 50 MB per file
File retention Auto-deleted after compression

How the conversion works

The compressor analyzes the PDF, downsamples embedded images to appropriate resolution, and iterates until the output is 300 KB or under. Text is preserved losslessly.

When to compress PDF

Quality considerations

300 KB is comfortable — images stay readable and text stays sharp. Fine for screen viewing and most forms.

Limitations and caveats

Compatibility

Tips for best results

Compression levels explained

Level Size reduction Best for
Auto-target 300 KB Variable (until 300 KB) Exam portals, forms

Target a specific file size

Need to hit an exact size? Use our dedicated target-size tools:

Common problems and fixes

PDF can't reach 300 KB
Very large PDFs (30+ MB) may not compress to 300 KB. Try the 500 KB or 1 MB variant.
Images look slightly soft
Use the 500 KB variant for higher image quality.
Text is still sharp
Text is vector — it stays sharp at every level.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF compression free? +
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark.
How much smaller will my PDF be? +
The tool iterates until the output is 300 KB or under.
Will text stay sharp? +
Yes — text is vector.
Is 300 KB good quality? +
Yes — 300 KB is comfortable for most PDFs.
Is my file safe? +
Yes — files are auto-deleted after compression.
Can I compress multiple PDFs at once? +
Currently one file at a time.
What's the maximum file size? +
50 MB per PDF file.

Sources and references

Last reviewed: 2026-10-01