PDFCart

Compress PDF to a Specific Size

Every upload form has a different limit. Enter the exact size you need and PDFCart compresses your PDF just enough to fit — keeping as much quality as possible.

Processed in your browser — files never leave your device

How to compress pdf to specific size

  1. Select or drop your PDF.
  2. Enter your target size in KB or MB.
  3. Click “Compress PDF” and download the file that fits.

Frequently asked questions

How does compressing to an exact size work?

PDFCart tries progressively stronger image compression and stops at the first level that fits your target, so you never lose more quality than necessary.

What if my PDF can't reach the size?

We'll tell you and offer the smallest version we could make. Splitting the PDF into fewer pages can help reach very small limits.

Is it really free?

Yes — no limits, no sign-up, no watermark.

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