How much smaller will my PDF get?

Scans and PDFs with photos often shrink by 50–90% with “Recommended”. Files that are mostly text are already small and may not shrink much.

Why can't I select text after compressing?

Recommended, Strong and Smallest redraw every page as a compressed picture — that is what makes the file much smaller. Choose “Light” if you need to keep text selectable.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. The PDF is compressed right in your browser and never leaves your device.

What if the result is bigger?

Then your PDF is already well compressed. The tool tells you so and doesn't download the bigger file — just keep the original.

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Compress PDF

Make a PDF file smaller for email or upload — right in your browser.

Drop files here

One PDF file. It stays on your device.

How to use

1Choose or drop a PDF file.
2Pick a level: Light keeps text selectable, Recommended and Strong make the file much smaller.
3Press “Compress PDF”. The smaller file downloads, and you see how much was saved.

FAQ

How much smaller will my PDF get?: Scans and PDFs with photos often shrink by 50–90% with “Recommended”. Files that are mostly text are already small and may not shrink much.
Why can't I select text after compressing?: Recommended, Strong and Smallest redraw every page as a compressed picture — that is what makes the file much smaller. Choose “Light” if you need to keep text selectable.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?: No. The PDF is compressed right in your browser and never leaves your device.
What if the result is bigger?: Then your PDF is already well compressed. The tool tells you so and doesn't download the bigger file — just keep the original.