Can I keep links and forms?

Yes, whenever the light clean-up is enough. Redrawing removes them, and the tool asks before it does that.

Compress PDF to 500 KB

Get a PDF under 500 KB, and see exactly what it took.

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A 500 KB target suits most upload forms while keeping scans readable. This page opens Compress PDF with the goal set; it prefers the gentle method and only redraws pages when needed, and reports the resolution it used.

How it works

Drop in the PDF.
Click Compress.
Download the result.

Questions about compress pdf to 500 kb

Can I keep links and forms?: Yes, whenever the light clean-up is enough. Redrawing removes them, and the tool asks before it does that.