Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size without installing software. Our browser-based compressor optimizes your PDF for sharing via email or messaging apps.

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How It Works

  1. Upload the PDF you want to compress.
  2. Select compression level (balanced or maximum).
  3. Download the optimized PDF and compare file sizes.

Use Cases

  • Shrink PDFs for email attachments
  • Reduce storage space for archived documents
  • Optimize PDFs for web upload forms
  • Compress scanned documents with large images

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I reduce PDF file size?

Results vary by content. Image-heavy PDFs compress more than text-only documents.

Will compression affect text readability?

Text remains sharp. Image quality may reduce slightly at higher compression levels.

Is PDF compression done locally?

Yes, compression runs in your browser. Files are never sent to our servers.

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