Compress a PDF
Pick a compression level and shrink your file in seconds.
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Drop your PDF here, or click to browse
One file at a time (50 MB max)
Compressing a PDF shrinks its size to make it easier to email or faster to load online, while keeping the content readable.
How to compress a PDF
- 1Upload your PDF — The file to compress is analyzed instantly.
- 2Choose a compression level — Low to preserve quality, high to reduce size further.
- 3Compare and download — The before/after size and percentage saved are shown before you download.
Why use this tool?
- ✓ Three levels to fit your use case: printing, quick sharing, or archiving.
- ✓ Especially effective on PDFs containing lots of images or scans.
- ✓ Fully local processing, nothing sent to a server.
Frequently asked questions
Does compression work on already-small PDFs?
The gain will be more modest, since compression is most effective on image-heavy files.
Does text stay readable after compression?
Yes, only image quality is adjusted; pick the level that matches your needs.