PDF target file size
PDF target file size — Set target MiB and maximum resolution
Up to 50 pages, total 128 MiB. Because it is saved as a new image PDF, search text, forms, links, and electronic signatures are not preserved. If the target size cannot be created, mark it as failed.
- Select a PDF
- Set target MiB and maximum resolution
- Check actual size and text clarity
Usage example
- Example input
report.pdf- Target capacity (MiB)
2- Maximum PDF resolution
144 dpi- Expected result
PDF · ≤2 MiB (2,097,152 bytes)
Examples are illustrative. Actual results depend on the source file and settings.
Examples and limitations
This rebuilds an image PDF, removing searchable text and original structure. Try PDF structure compression first to preserve text.
Before and after, tested with real files
Fitting a photo-rich PDF within an upload limit


3 A4 pages retained · 144 dpi · JPEG 65%
This is a new image PDF. Searchable text, forms, links and digital signatures are not retained. 1 MiB is 1,048,576 bytes. For a 10 MB (10,000,000-byte) upload limit, leave room, for example 9 MiB.
- Choose the three-page A4 sample PDF.
- Set the target to 1 MiB and maximum resolution to 144 dpi.
- Save the result and check small text and photos on every page.
Measured on these samples. Content, settings and browser affect the result. Previews are scaled down. Verified · 2026-10-18
Photo source: Hannes Röst · Fronalpstock · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Changes: cropping, resizing, compression and document placement. Derived images are also CC BY-SA 3.0.
Input and output
- Supported input
.pdf- Saved output
PDF · raster pages
Usage example
- Example input
report.pdf- Target capacity (MiB)
2- Maximum PDF resolution
144 dpi- Expected result
PDF · ≤2 MiB (2,097,152 bytes)
Examples are illustrative. Actual results depend on the source file and settings.
Limits and checks
- Up to 50 pages, total 128 MiB. Because it is saved as a new image PDF, search text, forms, links, and electronic signatures are not preserved. If the target size cannot be created, mark it as failed.