How to use this tool
- Choose a PDF.
- Select a compression level.
- Compare the result size and download the smaller file.
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Compress PDF
Reduce PDF size by rebuilding pages at a balanced image quality.
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What this tool does
Choose light, balanced or strong compression. This method works best on scanned or image-heavy PDFs and may flatten forms, links and selectable text.
Your files stay with youDocument processing runs locally in your browser. We do not receive, store or inspect the files you select.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why might a text-only PDF not shrink?
Text PDFs are often already compact. The tool keeps the original if recompression would make it larger.
Will links and forms remain interactive?
Strong compression flattens pages, so interactive elements may no longer work.