Reduce PDF file size

Compress PDF

📄 Drag & drop a PDF file here, or click to browse

Tip: Lower quality = smaller file size. 50-70 is a good balance for most documents.

📖 What is Compress PDF?

Compress PDF reduces file size by optimizing the PDF structure and compressing embedded images.

👤 Who Is It For?

For: Anyone who needs to email PDFs or reduce storage usage.
Not for: Encrypted PDFs that must maintain DRM.

📋 How to Use

  • Upload a PDF file.
  • Choose image quality (lower = smaller).
  • Click Compress and download.

💡 Common Use Cases

  • Reduce PDF size for email attachments
  • Optimize scanned documents
  • Save storage space

⚠️ Limitations

Compression ratio depends on content. Already-optimized PDFs may not shrink much. Very large files (>200MB) may be slow.

📌 Key Facts

  • Free, no signup
  • All processing in browser
  • Preserves text quality