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Discover how to quickly Shorten PDF Size to 400kb online

Changing your file sizes can help you free up cloud storage, send files via email, and submit or post documents that might go over the maximum size limit online. Whatever your case, a powerful and simple-to-use editing solution makes this task simple.

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A simple tutorial on how to Shorten PDF Size to 400kb

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Add your file by importing it from the cloud or uploading it from your device.
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Go to the My Documents tab and locate the file(s) you’ve added.
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Hit the file you would like to downsize, scroll the right sidebar down and find the Split feature.
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Select the pages you want to split by picking them from the right-hand side bar or indicate page numbers or ranges.
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Rename the freshly created file or skip this part.
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Download your file to your computer by clicking the Download Now button.

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Efficiently reduce the size of your PDF files to 400kb with our streamlined tool. This feature is designed to help you manage your documents more effectively, ensuring easy sharing and storage.

Key Features

Compress PDF files to a maximum size of 400kb
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User-friendly interface for quick file management
Fast processing speed for immediate results
Supports multiple PDF formats for versatile use

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This feature addresses the common challenge of large PDF files. By compressing your documents, you can overcome obstacles related to file sharing and storage. You no longer need to worry about rejection from email servers or slow upload times. With our tool, you gain control over your PDF files, making them easier to manage and share.

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How to compress a PDF to 200kb or less. Open the Tools center and select Optimize PDF Tool. Select the file you want to compress. Choose Reduce File Size in the top menu. Select your options and file version compatibility. Rename and save your file.
Go to the Compress PDF tool. Drag and drop your PDF into the toolbox to reduce the file size. Choose the compression type and click “Compress.” The PDF compression tool will shrink the file down.
Open the Word document before saving it to PDF. Click File > Save As and select PDF in the file type. Then select Minimum size under Optimize to save the PDF file in a smaller size. Tip: If the file is still too big to email, you should compress the PDF file using a PDF program like Wondershare PDFelement - PDF Editor。
How to Compress PDF to 250kb Navigate to the pdfFiller website and login or create a new account. Click the Add New button and browse for a file you need to Compress PDF to 250kb. Additionally, browse the pdfFiller library for the template you need.
How to Compress PDF to 450kb Go to the pdfFiller website and login or create a new account for free. Click the Add New button and browse for a file you need to compress, from your desktop or cloud storage. Alternatively, search for the documents from the pdfFiller library, enter the document's URL, or send it via email.
How to Compress PDF MB to kb Go to the pdfFiller.com website and login if you're already a registered user or sign up. Click the Add New button and browse for a document you need to Compress PDF MB to kb. Additionally, search for the documents from the file library or enter the document's URL.

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