Reduce Size for Email & Uploads
Shrink bulky PDFs so they fit within email attachment size limits and government upload portals.
Compress PDF
Compress PDF Online
Reduce PDF file size fast and privately in your browser without quality loss.
Select PDF file
Max 50MB • Drag and drop or click to select
How to use Compress PDF
- 1
Select the PDF document you want to reduce in file size.
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Choose the compression level (Low, Medium, or High) based on your needs.
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Click "Compress PDF" and download the optimized smaller PDF file.
Why use this tool?
Preserve Text & Vector Clarity
Vector graphics and readable text remain sharp while embedded high-res images are compressed efficiently.
Fast & Ephemeral Processing
Your sensitive contracts, invoices, and documents are compressed securely in-memory and immediately discarded after processing.
Continue your workflow
Combine multiple PDF files first, then compress the final package. Merge PDF documents.
Need to edit the text and paragraphs inside your PDF document? Convert PDF to Word.
Extract or separate large PDF pages before sharing. Split PDF into parts.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a PDF be compressed?
Depending on the images inside the PDF, files can often be reduced by 30% to 70% in size.
Will text clarity be affected?
No. Text fonts and vector line drawings remain crystal clear even with strong compression.
Can I compress password-protected PDFs?
You should unlock the PDF first using our Protect or Unlock PDF tool before compressing.
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