Fix PDF must be under 5 MB

Use this when a site accepts PDF files but rejects yours because it must be under 5 MB. Start with the 5MB PDF target so the file stays readable while getting smaller.

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Intent

PDF must be under 5MB, compress PDF to 5MB, upload PDF too large

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The free workflow starts in the browser and does not require an account before file export.

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Use the 5MB PDF target

Open the PDF compressor with the 5MB target. It is a moderate cap for scans, forms, support attachments, and application PDFs where readability still matters.

Preserve the original

Compression creates a smaller copy. Keep the original PDF in case the destination asks for clearer pages or selectable text.

Check every page

Open the downloaded file before submitting it and confirm pages, signatures, stamps, and small text are still visible.

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Common match

PDF under 1MB

Starts the compressor with the 1MB target already selected.

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