How to Compress PDF to 100KB Free (Works Offline)

Why Compress PDF to 100KB?

Email providers typically limit attachments to 25MB, but many organizations have stricter limits of 5MB or even 1MB. Compressing a PDF to under 100KB ensures:

Email delivery success - No bounce-backs due to size limits

Faster uploads - Quick sharing on any platform

Reduced storage - Save space on your device and cloud

How to Compress PDF to 100KB (Step by Step)

Step 1: Open the Free Compression Tool

Go to ExactPDF Compress PDF - no signup required.

Step 2: Upload Your PDF

Click "Choose File" or drag and drop your PDF. Your file stays on your device - nothing is uploaded to any server.

Step 3: Select High Compression

Choose the High compression level for maximum size reduction (up to 90%).

Step 4: Download Your Compressed PDF

Click "Compress PDF" and download your smaller file instantly.

Compression Results (Real Examples)

Original Size	After Compression	Reduction
5 MB	450 KB	91%
2 MB	180 KB	91%
1 MB	95 KB	90%
500 KB	48 KB	90%

Why ExactPDF is Different

100% Local Processing

Most PDF compressors upload your files to their servers. ExactPDF processes everything in your browser:

Your files never leave your device

Works offline after first load

No privacy concerns

Verify It Yourself

Open Developer Tools (F12)

Go to the Network tab

Compress any PDF

See: Zero file uploads

Tips for Maximum Compression

Images are the main culprit - PDFs with photos compress more than text-only PDFs

Use High compression for email - Quality loss is minimal for viewing

Use Low compression for print - Preserves image quality

When 100KB Isn't Possible

Some PDFs can't reach 100KB due to:

Many high-resolution images

Embedded fonts

Complex vector graphics

Try these alternatives:

Split into multiple smaller PDFs

Convert to grayscale

Reduce image resolution before creating PDF

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