Compress PDF
Shrink large PDFs without losing readability — three smart quality presets.
- Up to 80% smaller
- Email-ready
- No upload
Add a PDF
Drop or pick the PDF you want to compress
Files stay on your device — nothing is uploaded.
How it works
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Step 1
Add the PDF
Drop the file you want to shrink.
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Step 2
Pick a level
Extreme for emails, Recommended for everyday use, Lite to retain detail.
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Step 3
Get a smaller file
Your compressed PDF downloads instantly with the savings shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does compression work?
We rasterise each page locally at the chosen quality and rebuild a slim PDF. This is highly effective for image-heavy PDFs.
Can I OCR the result?
Yes — our OCR tool works on compressed PDFs. Use the Recommended preset for best OCR accuracy.