How to Compress File Size Using ChatGPT (No Code Needed)
Whether we are doing some online registration or submitting scanned documents for government services, we often face one common issue — the file size is too big.
I too faced a similar problem. I had to upload a PDF under 1 MB, but the original file was over 5 MB. I tried using online compression tools, but none of them could reduce it below the required limit.
That’s when I turned to ChatGPT — and to my surprise, it didn’t just suggest solutions, it actually compressed the file for me.
Let me share my experience with you.
🧩 The Prompt I Used
“Reduce the file size to just below 1 Mb.”
No instructions. No technical jargon. Just a plain request.
What ChatGPT Did?
- It understood the file type and current size
- It attempted compression using basic optimization
- When that didn’t work, it applied a more aggressive compression
- It gave me a download link — file reduced from 5 MB to 0.85 MB
All of this… within seconds.
No coding. No uploading to a third-party site.
Capability beyond Text Generation
ChatGPT isn’t just for answering questions. It’s a tool that can take action, not just suggest solutions.
This is real automation. No code. No tools. Just a simple prompt.
Next time you’re about to download some “PDF compressor.exe” or browse through spammy sites, pause. Just upload the file to ChatGPT and ask. That’s what it’s here for.
A few seconds saved me a few headaches.
That’s the real power of AI — not replacing you, but assisting you quietly and effectively.
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