A portal that asks for 1 MB does not always need harsher compression. Often the file still has blank pages, duplicate annexes, or a full scan when they only wanted three sheets.
Organizing the PDF before compressing removes weight without rasterizing the text on the pages you keep. The file never uploads to a server.
How to organize a PDF in the browser
- 1Upload the PDF to the drop zone (up to 20 MB as a guest, 100 MB with an account).
- 2Review thumbnails: delete, reorder, rotate, or select pages to extract.
- 3Click Save PDF and compare size before and after.
- 4If it still exceeds the portal limit, send it to Compress PDF without uploading again.
Frequently asked questions
Is the file uploaded to a server?
No. Thumbnails and the final PDF are built in your browser. Check the Network tab: there is no POST of the document.
Is this a full PDF editor?
No. It deletes, reorders, rotates, and extracts pages before you compress to an exact size. No signing, OCR, or Word conversion.
Can I rotate pages?
Yes. Rotate in 90° steps per page or in bulk. Rotation is applied to the exported PDF without re-rasterizing content.
What if it is still too heavy?
Use Compress this PDF. The organizer removes pages; the compressor hits a KB/MB cap.
Can I merge and organize on the same screen?
No. Merge first with Merge PDF if you have several files; then open the result here to reorder or delete sheets.