Compress to Target Size
Compress PDF to a specific file size cap (100KB, 1MB, 5MB, or custom). Uses binary-search compression until your target is hit. Designed for government and university portal upload limits.
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Upload your file
Drag and drop your file into the upload area, or click Browse Files to select it from your device.
Configure settings
Adjust the Compress to Target Size settings to match your needs.
Process
Click Process & Download. Everything happens instantly in your browser.
Download result
Save your processed file. Your original file was never uploaded anywhere.
About Compress to Target Size
Compress to Target Size by PDFEdits lets you process PDF files instantly in your browser. Unlike other online tools that require uploading your documents to external servers, PDFEdits keeps everything local — your files never leave your device. This makes it the safest choice for sensitive documents. The tool is completely free with no daily limits, no account required, and no watermarks on output files.
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