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Excellent service and initially I had an issue which was a user issue and not the fault of this company. This is an excellent product and excellent customer resolving my issue immediately and to my satisfaction. Completely satisfied !!!
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2018-01-08
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We love how easy this system is to use for all of our real estate transaction documents. Very easy to navigate on a PC / MAC on a great app for your phone! When on the go we find it very easy to upload a contract document to make changes or to obtain a signature. I also use the program to edit any items for personal use as well. I find using the system helps me integrate school documents for my children. It is a great addition to anyone who owns a business and is looking for a nice way to conduct business at home or on the go! I highly recommend the app to anyone and find it very helpful. Definitely put the app on your mobile device! It work fantastic!
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How to Compress PDF Size to 500kb

To Compress PDF Size to 500kb, follow these steps

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Navigate to pdfFiller website and login to your account or create one if you're a new member
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Click Add New to upload a document you need to compress. Search for the file on your desktop or one of the cloud storage services
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Additionally, search for a document from the pdfFiller library or navigate to the document with direct link
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If you have the document uploaded to your account already, navigate to My Documents to find and open it
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Click the Split option in the right-hand menu to Compress PDF Size to 500kb
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Specify the pages you want to separate from the original file by clicking on them
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Additionally, you can divide the document in a half and keep the pages you need in it
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Add a title to each document or leave them as is
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Click Split and wait
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Click Download Now to save the results to your device

Compress PDF Size to 500KB Feature

The Compress PDF Size to 500KB feature makes it easy to reduce the size of your PDF files without sacrificing quality. This tool is perfect for anyone who needs manageable file sizes for storage, sharing, or compliance.

Key Features

Reduces PDF file size to a maximum of 500KB
Maintains high-quality document integrity
User-friendly interface for quick processing
Supports batch compressing for multiple files
Compatible with various PDF formats

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Easily share large documents via email without exceeding size limits
Optimize storage space on devices and cloud services
Enhance website load times with smaller PDF files
Meet submission requirements for digital platforms
Facilitate seamless collaboration with colleagues

This feature addresses the common challenge of large PDF files that can frustrate users during sharing or storage. By seamlessly compressing your PDFs to a smaller size, you can enjoy hassle-free document management. Take control of your files and simplify your workflow today.

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How to Compress PDF Size to 500kb

Compressing your PDF files to a smaller size can be useful when you need to send them via email or upload them to a website. With pdfFiller's Compress PDF Size to 500kb feature, you can easily reduce the file size without compromising the quality of your documents. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you use this feature:

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Open the PDF file you want to compress in pdfFiller.
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Click on the 'Tools' tab at the top of the page.
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Select the 'Compress PDF' option from the drop-down menu.
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In the 'Compress PDF' window, you will see the current file size of your PDF. If it is already below 500kb, you may not need to compress it further.
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If your file size is larger than 500kb, click on the 'Compress' button.
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Wait for the compression process to complete. This may take a few moments depending on the size of your PDF file.
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Once the compression is finished, you will see the new file size displayed in the 'Compress PDF' window.
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Click on the 'Download' button to save the compressed PDF file to your computer.
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You can now use the compressed PDF file for your desired purpose, such as sending it via email or uploading it to a website.

By following these simple steps, you can easily compress your PDF files to a size of 500kb or less using pdfFiller's Compress PDF Size feature. Enjoy the convenience of smaller file sizes without compromising the quality of your documents!

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Upload your image using the browse button or drop your image in the drop area. visually crop your image.By default, it shows actual file size. Apply rotate 5o left right. Apply flip horingental or vertically.
The Photo Compress app available at Google Play does the same thing for Android users. Download the app and launch it. Select the photos to compress and adjust the size by choosing Resize Image. Be sure to keep the aspect ratio on so the resizing doesn't distort the height or width of the photo.
In Paint, choose “Resize" from the toolbar, and a window opens with width and height options in pixels. You can choose to maintain the ratio and adjust only one dimension, and the other automatically resizes to maintain the correct proportion. You can also resize based on a percentage.
Right-click on the image file in the File Explorer, select Open With, Paint. Select main menu item Image, Stretch/Skew Change the Horizontal and Vertical percentages to a percentage less than 100. Select the main menu item File >> Save As to save the resized image.
To reduce the image size in KB or MB online, first upload it to ResizePixel's website. Enter a desired file size and select the corresponding unit of measurement (KB or MB). Then proceed to Download page to get the image file.

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