1MB target
Compress PDF to 1MB online.
The 1MB target is a practical choice when you need a smaller PDF but still want to preserve readable detail.
Best uses for 1MB
Use 1MB for multi-page forms, quotes, CVs, applications and scanned documents where very small targets would be too harsh.
Quality trade-off
Compression may still reduce image quality, but 1MB gives more room than strict 100KB or 200KB targets.
When to choose 2MB
If the portal allows 2MB and the PDF contains scans or images, 2MB may produce a clearer result.
Questions answered
Can every PDF be compressed to 1MB?
No. Some PDFs are already optimised, encrypted, mostly vector-based or too image-heavy to reach 1MB without heavy quality loss.
Will the compressed PDF lose quality?
It can. Smaller targets usually require stronger image compression. Review the result before using it for official submissions.
What should I try if the file is still too large?
Try a larger target, remove unnecessary pages, export scans at a lower resolution, or reduce image-heavy content before uploading again.