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How to compress PDF to chosen size in Windows with DocHub

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Follow the steps to compress your PDF to the desired size

Open the DocHub website in your preferred browser and log in to your account.
Upload the PDF document you want to compress by selecting the appropriate option to import your file.
Once the document is uploaded, navigate to the settings or options menu to find the compression feature.
Choose your desired output size for the PDF. You may have options for different levels of compression.
After selecting the size, initiate the compression process and wait for the platform to complete the task.
Once the compression is finished, you can preview the document to ensure it meets your requirements.
Finally, download the compressed PDF, print it, or share it directly from the platform as needed.

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How to compress PDF to chosen size in Windows

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This tutorial shows how to compress PDF files using Nitro Pro software. You can optimize the document by removing unnecessary elements such as bookmarks and file attachments. By resampling images and adjusting settings, you can reduce the file size further. By making these adjustments, the original 6.6 MB PDF file can be compressed to 1.8 MB.

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How to shrink PDF file size in Windows?

The simplest is to re-save your file as a reduced-size PDF. In the latest version of docHub, open the PDF you wish to re-save as a smaller file, choose File, Save as Other, and then Reduced Size PDF.

How do I compress a PDF to a specific size?

Open the file in a PDF editor like docHub. Open the Tools center and click Optimize PDF Tool. Choose a file to compress. Select Reduce File Size in the top menu.

How do you reduce the MB size of a PDF file?

Reduce File Size of PDF File in Acrobat Pro With Acrobat Pro open, go to File Open. After your file is open, Go to File Save as Other Reduced Size PDF. Select the Acrobat version that is compatible with the features in your PDF file. Re-name your file and Click Save.

How do I make a PDF file smaller so I can upload it?

How to make a PDF file size smaller. Visit Acrobat online services and navigate to the Compress page by clicking Compress in the menu. Click or tap on the Select a file button. Choose the file from your device or from a cloud service like Google Drive. Your file will upload and compress.

How do I reduce the size of a PDF on Windows?

How to compress PDFs on your PC. Launch Acrobat Pro and open the Optimize PDF tool. Locate your PDF and click Open. Click the Reduce File Size button on the top menu. Select the compatibility option you want and click OK. Rename your file (if necessary) and click Save.

How do I optimize a PDF to reduce the size?

Optimize a PDF (Acrobat Pro) Open a PDF in Acrobat. From the hamburger menu (Windows) or the File menu (macOS), select Save As Other Reduced Size PDF. Choose the location to save the file and select Save. Acrobat displays a message showing the successful reduction in PDF size.

How do I resize a PDF?

You can magnify or reduce a PDF by an exact percentage. Choose the hamburger menu (Windows) or the File menu (macOS) Print. From the Page Sizing Handling menu, select Custom Scale. Enter the percentage you want to magnify or reduce the PDF.

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How to compress PDF to chosen size in Windows with DocHub

Follow the steps to compress your PDF to the desired size

PDF editing simplified with DocHub

Drive efficiency with the DocHub add-on for Google Workspace

How to compress PDF to chosen size in Windows