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Compress PDF

Squeeze big PDFs down so they’re easy to email or upload. Free, no watermark, and it all runs in your browser — your file never gets uploaded.

Drop a PDF here, or browse

One PDF at a time · compressed on your device, never uploaded

Best for scanned or image-heavy PDFs. Pages are re-rendered as images, so text becomes non-selectable — keep the original if you need searchable text.

How to compress a PDF

  1. Drop your PDF into the box above.
  2. Pick a compression level (Balanced is a good start).
  3. Click Compress and wait while each page is optimized.
  4. Check how much you saved, then download the smaller PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is compressed entirely inside your browser, so your file never leaves your device.
How does the compression work?
Each page is re-rendered as an optimized image and rebuilt into a new PDF. This works very well for scanned documents and image-heavy PDFs.
Will the text still be selectable?
No — because pages are rebuilt as images, selectable text and embedded fonts are flattened. If you need searchable text, keep the original file.
Which level should I pick?
Start with Balanced. If the file is still too big, try Strong; if quality matters more than size, use Light. The result shows how much you saved.

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