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Compress PDF
Make your PDF smaller so it's easy to email, upload or store. Pick a quality level and download.
Drop your PDF here
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Everything runs in your browser · nothing is uploaded
⚙️ This tool rebuilds your PDF as optimised images. It works best for scanned documents and image-heavy PDFs. Text in the output won't be selectable.
Compressing your PDF…
Compressed!
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No upload to servers
Free · No watermark
How to compress a PDF
Smaller files in three steps.
1
Upload
Drop in the PDF you want to make smaller.
2
Pick a level
Choose light, recommended or maximum compression.
3
Download
See the new size and download your smaller PDF.
FAQ
How much smaller will my PDF be?
It depends on the file. Scanned and photo-heavy PDFs often shrink dramatically. Files that are mostly plain text may shrink less.
Will the text still be selectable?
This browser-based tool rebuilds pages as optimised images, so text becomes part of the image. For selectable text you'd need a server-based compressor.
Are my files private?
Yes. Compression runs entirely in your browser. Your PDF is never uploaded.