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Compress a PDF to 1 MB

Many university and visa portals limit uploads to 1 MB. Enter 1000 KB as the target in ScanifyAI and download a PDF that fits, with the quality shown before you save.

Compression runs on your device, so passports and bank statements stay private.

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How to do it

  1. Open the tool – the target is set to 1000 KB (about 1 MB).
  2. Choose your PDF.
  3. Compress and review.
  4. Download.

Tips

  • If a portal says 1 MB, staying a little under (for example 950 KB) avoids rounding problems.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 MB 1000 or 1024 KB?

Portals differ. Targeting 1000 KB keeps you safely under both.

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Compression runs in your browser on your own device, so private documents never leave it.

Does it work for scanned documents?

Yes – scans shrink the most, because they are mostly images. Scanning in greyscale instead of colour often halves the size again.

Is there a page or file limit?

There is no account limit. Very large files depend on your device’s memory; close other tabs if a big file is slow.

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Your privacy

Your file is processed locally in your browser and is never uploaded to our servers. Read the Privacy Policy, or contact us if you need help.