Compress PDF Under 500KB — Free Online Tool
500 KB is the sweet spot for messaging app sharing — WhatsApp and Telegram download small files instantly. PDFBro compresses your PDF under 500 KB while maintaining good readability.
Free Online Tool
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size by up to 80% — choose Low, Medium, or High compression
When You Need a PDF Under under 500 KB
WhatsApp and Telegram sharing, quick email attachments, social media document sharing, mobile-friendly PDFs.
How to Compress PDF to under 500 KB — 3 Simple Steps
Upload your PDF
Click to upload or drag and drop your PDF into our compression tool. Works with files up to 100 MB.
Choose compression level
Select compression level: Low (best quality), Medium (balanced), or High (smallest size). For under 500 KB, start with Medium compression.
Download compressed PDF
Click Compress and your PDF downloads immediately. Most files reach under 500 KB or smaller. If not, try High compression.
Why Use PDFBro to Compress PDF to under 500 KB
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share a 500 KB PDF on WhatsApp?
Yes. WhatsApp accepts files up to 100 MB, but 500 KB files download instantly even on slow connections. Ideal for quick document sharing.
Will a 500 KB PDF still be readable?
Yes. Text remains sharp at 500 KB. Only high-resolution images in the PDF may show slight compression — still perfectly readable on phone and desktop screens.