Compress PDF to chosen size on Desktop quickly

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01. Upload a document from your computer or cloud storage.
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02. Add text, images, drawings, shapes, and more.
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03. Sign your document online in a few clicks.
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04. Send, export, fax, download, or print out your document.

How to compress PDF to chosen size on Desktop with DocHub

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DocHub is your go-to platform for efficient document management, offering an array of features that streamline editing, signing, and sharing. With seamless integration into Google Workspace, our editor enables users to import, export, and modify documents effortlessly. Whether you need to compress PDF files or complete forms, DocHub makes it straightforward and convenient, ensuring your documents are ready for any purpose, all for free.

Follow the steps to compress your PDF document on Desktop

  1. Open the DocHub website in your web browser and log in with your credentials.
  2. Once logged in, upload the PDF file you wish to compress by selecting it from your device.
  3. After the upload is complete, navigate to the settings or options menu to locate the compression tool.
  4. Choose your desired file size for the PDF compression. This option allows you to specify how small you want the file to be.
  5. Initiate the compression process and wait for the platform to process your request. You will receive a notification once the compression is complete.
  6. Finally, download the compressed PDF to your desktop, or opt to share it directly via email or cloud options.

Start using DocHub today to compress your PDF files effortlessly and enhance your document management experience!

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Here are some common questions from our customers that may provide you with the answer you're looking for. If you can't find an answer to your question, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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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.
Manually scale using percentages 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.
Open the PDF go to File properties in Initial View tab, Uncheck Open in full screen mode under windows option. Also go to Edit (Windows), docHub (Mac) Preferences General Select Open document as new tab in same window and reboot the computer once and see if that works.
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.
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. To potentially reduce the file size greatly, choose later versions of Acrobat.
Follow these easy steps to compress a large PDF file online: Click the Select a file button above or drag and drop files into the drop zone. Select the PDF file you want to make smaller. After uploading, Acrobat will automatically reduce the PDF size. Download your compressed PDF file or sign in to share it.
Launch Acrobat Pro. Go to Tools Optimize PDF. Locate your file and click Open. Click Reduce File Size in the top menu, then click Reduce Multiple Files.
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. Select Print.

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