Compress PDF

Reduce file size while keeping text and visuals clear.

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— Guide

How to compress a PDF

  1. Step 1

    Upload your PDF

    Drag and drop the PDF you want to shrink, or click to browse. Files up to 100 MB are supported.

  2. Step 2

    Compress

    Click Compress PDF. Images and internal structures are optimized while text stays sharp.

  3. Step 3

    Download

    Download the smaller file and check the size reduction. Uploads are deleted automatically after 24 hours.

— FAQ

Compress PDF — frequently asked questions

How much smaller will my PDF get?

It depends on the content. Image-heavy PDFs often shrink dramatically, while already-optimized, text-only files see smaller gains.

Will compression make my PDF blurry?

Text stays vector-sharp. Images are re-encoded at a sensible quality level chosen to keep documents readable and presentable.

Is there a file size limit?

You can compress PDFs up to 100 MB per file, free of charge.

Is it safe to compress confidential PDFs here?

Files are transferred over HTTPS, stored encrypted, never shared, and automatically deleted after 24 hours.