How to compress a PDF
- Choose a PDF file.
- Pick Light to keep the text selectable, or Strong for the biggest saving.
- Press Compress PDF. We show how much smaller it got. If it did not shrink, keep your original.
Compress a PDF
Make a PDF smaller for email or upload. Choose light or strong compression.
Drop a PDF hereDrag and drop here, or
Strong compression turns each page into a picture. The file gets much smaller, but the text can no longer be selected or searched.
Done
Your file stays on this device. It is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between light and strong?
Light compression rewrites the file in a more compact form and keeps text and pictures exactly as they were. The saving is small, and sometimes zero. Strong compression turns each page into a picture at the quality you choose. It can cut a big scanned or picture-heavy file a lot, but the text can no longer be selected or searched.
Why did my file not get smaller?
Many PDFs are already compressed. Light compression cannot shrink them further. Try Strong if you do not need the text, or reduce the images in the program that made the file.
Is my file uploaded?
No. It is compressed inside your browser and never leaves your device.
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