Compress PDF to 5 MB

The ideal balance between quality and size for email and uploads.

Supports PDF files

Size up to 100 MB

How to compress a PDF to 5 MB

Whether you need to compress PDF files to 5 MB for an email or a form upload, the process takes three steps.

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    Upload your PDF file

    Select your document or drag and drop it from your computer, phone or tablet.

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    Choose a compression level

    Preview the estimated file size for each level. Pick the option that gets your PDF close to 5 MB.

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    Download the result

    Save the compressed file to your device or share it directly.

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What makes our file compressor different

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Size you can predict

See the estimated file size before you download. Choose from multiple compression levels and pick the one that fits your needs.

Fast compression

Processing finishes in under 30 seconds, even for large PDF files with heavy images and fonts.

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Quality intact

Our tool can compress PDF size to 5 MB while keeping every page sharp and readable.

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Any platform

Runs on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. No app or desktop software required.

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No sign-up

Use our tool to compress PDF to 5 MB free of charge. No email, no account, no trial.

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Secure and private

Your files are deleted after compression. Nothing is stored or shared with third parties.

Frequently asked questions

Your PDF at 5 MB, ready to send

Compress and download in moments. Same quality, fits any inbox. Free, no sign-up.