Compress PDF to 5MB

Get your PDF under 5MB. Drop it in, compress, download — all in your browser.

No signup. Files processed in your browser — nothing uploaded.

Many email clients, HR platforms, and submission portals cap file uploads at 5MB. fileGOD compresses your PDF to 5MB or below by optimizing embedded images and removing unnecessary data. Processing is entirely client-side — your file never touches a server. The 5MB limit is standard on platforms like Indeed, Workday, and many corporate HR systems. Presentation decks with embedded photos, multi-page reports with charts, and scanned document bundles regularly exceed this threshold. fileGOD handles all of these, typically achieving the target with minimal visible quality impact since 5MB allows for good image retention.

How It Works

Drop your PDF

Drag and drop any PDF (up to 100MB) into the compressor.

Set the 5MB target

Choose 5MB as the limit. The tool optimizes until the file fits.

Download the result

See the before/after comparison and download your compressed PDF.

Why Compress with fileGOD?

5MB Target Lock

The compressor iterates until your file is at or below 5MB.

Minimal Quality Loss

5MB is generous for most documents. Images retain high quality and text is untouched.

No Upload Required

Everything happens in your browser. Your file stays on your device.

Batch Processing

Compress multiple PDFs to 5MB at once. Download individually or as a ZIP.

Before/After Preview

See the exact file size before and after compression. Verify quality visually before downloading.

Works on Any Device

Compress PDFs to 5MB on desktop, tablet, or phone. No app installation — just open filegod.app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compress a PDF to under 5MB?+

Open fileGOD, drop your PDF, select 5MB as the target, and download. The tool handles image optimization and metadata stripping automatically.

Will my compressed PDF look the same?+

At 5MB, quality loss is minimal. Most users cannot tell the difference between the original and compressed version.

Can I compress a 50MB PDF to 5MB?+

For image-heavy PDFs, yes — 90% compression is typical. For text-heavy PDFs that are already 50MB, the result depends on the content type.

Is this safe for confidential reports?+

Yes. fileGOD processes your PDF entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No file data is transmitted to any server.

Can I compress multiple PDFs to 5MB at once?+

Yes. Use batch mode to compress several files in one session. Each PDF is individually optimized to meet the 5MB target.

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