PDF Compressor

Compress PDF files online for free. Reduce file size while maintaining quality. Fast, easy, and no installation needed.

Compression Quality
80%

High quality - Best for PDFs with text and charts

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Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Compress PDF files online to reduce file size for email, uploads, archives, and document sharing while keeping the document readable.

Reduce PDF file size for easier sharing

Large PDFs can fail upload limits or take too long to send. PDF compression helps create smaller files for forms, portals, and email attachments.

Optimize without complicated software

Upload a PDF, compress it, and download a smaller copy from the browser without opening a full PDF editor.

Common Use Cases

  • Shrink PDFs for email attachment limits.
  • Prepare documents for online application portals.
  • Reduce scanned PDF size for archiving.
  • Optimize reports before sharing with clients.

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1Upload your PDF.
  2. 2Start compression.
  3. 3Review the original and compressed file sizes.
  4. 4Download the optimized PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will compression affect readability?

The goal is to reduce file size while keeping text and layout readable. Very image-heavy PDFs may show more visible compression.

Can I compress scanned PDFs?

Yes, scanned PDFs can often be reduced, especially when they contain large embedded images.

Is it free?

Yes. You can use it in the browser without installing desktop software.

Useful For

A few nearby tasks this tool can help with.

Shrink PDFs for email limitsPrepare documents for upload portalsReduce scanned file sizeArchive lighter document copies