GekiPDF

Compress PDF resumes to under 1 MB in seconds

Reduce resume and portfolio PDFs to under 2 MB with Ghostscript presets. Free, no signup, no watermark. Files deleted after one hour.

    Runs the same engine as our Compress PDF tool.

    Recruiters often reject attachments over 1-2 MB, and many systems bounce anything larger. If your portfolio is a single PDF, it needs to be small enough to send without a second thought. GekiPDF rewrites the file using Ghostscript presets: Light (~200 DPI), Recommended (~150 DPI), or Extreme (~96-120 DPI). A 16-page scan typically drops from several megabytes to about 1.5 MB in roughly one second.

    The tool keeps the text layer intact, so your resume stays searchable and selectable. It also removes metadata, which can include hidden author names or edit times—useful when emailing clients. Upload up to 50 MB per file, convert up to 40 times per hour, and your files are deleted after one hour. No signup, no watermark, just a smaller PDF that fits the recruiter's inbox.

    Frequently asked questions

    Will compressing my resume make the text blurry?

    No, the text layer stays sharp because it’s vector-based. Only embedded images (like photos or logos) are downsampled. Use Recommended preset for most resumes; Extreme only if you need very small sizes.

    Can I compress a scanned resume with handwriting?

    Yes, but it will reduce image quality. For scans with important details, choose Light preset at ~200 DPI. This usually cuts size significantly while keeping text readable.

    How long does it take to compress a large portfolio?

    A typical 16-page scan takes about one second. Larger files may take longer depending on page count and resolution, but the process is fast enough for quick email sending.

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