Make your PDFs smaller. Compress files to 300 KB in seconds!
Working with large PDF files can be frustrating. They’re difficult to share, slow to upload, and often take up unnecessary storage space.
If you’re sending an oversized PDF to a coworker (or receiving one of these files), you should know there are ways to compress a PDF to 300 KB and even smaller sizes.
With the Smallpdf Compress PDF tool, you can reduce file sizes without affecting the quality of your documents.
In this article, we’ll explain exactly how you can reduce the size of your PDFs to 300 KB or less.
How to Compress a PDF to 300 KB or Less
You can quickly reduce the file size of your PDFs using our Compress PDF tool. Below are some simple steps to get it right:
- Go to the Smallpdf Compress PDF tool.
- Drag and drop your PDF file into the upload area or click “Choose Files” to select a document from your device.
- Choose from “Basic” or “Strong” compression. (You’ll need Smallpdf Pro to take advantage of the latter option).
- Wait for our tool to reduce your file’s size.
- Click “Download” to save your PDF document.
Basic vs. Strong Compression: Which Is Right For You?
Smallpdf’s Basic compression mode can shrink PDF file size while keeping your document’s contents nearly identical to the original. That should be more than enough for most use cases.
If your original file is particularly large, this function might not be able to get your PDF’s size below 300 KB.
In these cases, you can always try Smallpdf’s Strong compression option.
All About Smallpdf Pro
As we mentioned in our explanation of the Smallpdf compress tool, Strong compression isn’t available to our free users. Instead, this feature is accessible to people with a Smallpdf Pro subscription.
But that doesn’t mean you have to spend money to give Strong compression a try. Thanks to our 7-day free trial of Smallpdf Pro, you can try this feature out at no added cost.
To start a Smallpdf Pro trial from inside our compression tool, upload your file and choose “Strong” compression. When you do, you’ll get a prompt to sign up.
Smallpdf Pro includes unlimited downloads and useful features like:
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Batch compression: Do you have multiple files that need to be compressed? With the help of batch compression, you can shrink as many PDFs as you want in one go.
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Scanned PDF conversion: If you have a Smallpdf Pro subscription, you’ll be able to turn images and scans into editable Word, Excel, or PPT files.
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Full PDF editing: Our PDF Editor helps users turn their documents into canvases, making it possible to highlight text, add images, and do much more. A Pro subscription will allow you to use our text editing feature.
Explore Our AI Features
While compressing PDFs makes them easier to store and share, it doesn't simplify the content itself. That’s where our AI features come in—designed to help you quickly understand even the most complex documents.
Smallpdf offers two AI-powered features:
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AI PDF Summarizer: Are you struggling to understand a complex PDF document? When you run your file through AI PDF Summarizer, you’ll receive a straightforward summary of its contents.
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Chat with PDF: As its name suggests, Chat with PDF allows users to ask their PDF files questions by typing these queries into a text box. You can get clarification on a document’s basic concepts or specific details.
Like most of our features, you won’t have to pay extra to use AI PDF Summarizer and Chat with PDF. Instead, these features are available to all Smallpdf users.
Compress PDFs on Any Device
You can compress a PDF to 300 KB on our website through any internet browser or operating system.
Whether you’re using a desktop computer or a mobile device to work on your PDF files, Compress PDF can help.
To use our file compressor, all you need is an internet connection and the file you want to compress. Additionally, our iOS and Android apps are perfect for getting your work done on the go.
Get Started with Free PDF Compression
Ready to shrink your files? Compress your PDF to 300 KB or less in just a few clicks, without registration or hidden fees. Try our free online compressor now to make sharing your documents easier than ever.
