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Compress PDF: Formats, File Types, and Size Limits

What inputs the PDF compressor accepts, the 100 MB size limit, and how to get the smallest file without ruining quality. Files never leave your device.

Published August 28, 20264 min read
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Formats, file types, and size limits for Compress PDF

Knowing what the compressor accepts and where its limits are helps you get predictable results.

Supported input

The tool works with PDF documents.

FormatMIME typeStatus
PDF`application/pdf`Supported

Size limit

Compress PDF accepts files up to 100 MB. Because everything runs in your browser, the practical processing limit is your device's memory rather than a crowded server — but the upload ceiling is 100 MB per file.

Output

You download a PDF. Depending on the level you choose (or the target size you set), the output file is smaller than the original while staying in the same format, so it opens anywhere a normal PDF does.

Getting the best results

  • For text-heavy documents, even a strong level stays crisp
  • For image-heavy scans, expect a bigger size reduction at some quality cost
  • Keep a backup of the original so you can always re-do it at a lighter setting
  • Set a specific target size (100 KB, 1 MB) when you have a hard requirement such as an email attachment limit

Verdict

Compress PDF handles PDF input up to 100 MB and lets you target an exact output size, with nothing leaving your device.

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Frequently asked questions

What file types can I compress?

Compress PDF works with PDF documents (`application/pdf`). Convert other formats to PDF first.

What is the maximum file size?

PDFs up to 100 MB per file are supported. Larger files should be split before compressing.

Does compression change the file type?

No. The output remains a PDF, so it opens anywhere a normal PDF opens.

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