Compress PDF to 5 MB
Limit PDF size is on at 5 MB. Use this when the portal allows 5 MB but your scan is 20–80 MB.
Compress PDF
Limit PDF size is on at 5 MB. Use this when the portal allows 5 MB but your scan is 20–80 MB.
Compress a PDF to 5 MB
Desktop scanners often write 20–80 MB files. A 5 MB cap is still used on office mail and some university uploads. This page targets 5 MB so you are not over-squeezing a pack that is allowed that much room.
Start with balanced quality unless the first pass stays over 5 MB. The compressor then tightens image pages.
Office scans that are tens of megabytes
Use this when the notice says 5 MB and the file on disk is much larger. Keep Light if you must print the result. Use Strong only if 5 MB is still missed.
If the real cap is 2 MB, open Compress PDF to 2 MB. A 5 MB file will fail that portal.
- Target 5 MB on this URL
- Good for scanner PDFs
- Maximum upload 256 MB
- Check fine print after a strong pass
Print versus upload
A 5 MB colour scan can still print well. If the download looks soft, the original DPI was low. Rescan; compression cannot invent ink.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compress a PDF to 5 MB?
Upload it here. The 5 MB target is already on. Wait for the job and download.
Can I compress an 80 MB scan?
Yes if it is under 256 MB. Photo-heavy files shrink most.
Should I use 5 MB when the form says 2 MB?
No. Use the 2 MB page so the file is not rejected for size.
Is my PDF stored?
The file is processed to compress it and then discarded. We do not keep a document library.