Free Online PDF Compressor
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SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNELReduce scanned and image-heavy PDF file size locally with selectable compression levels.
Compress a PDF in Your Browser
Reduce the size of a PDF when you need a lighter document for sharing, storage or upload limits. Select the PDF, choose the available compression settings and create a smaller copy while keeping the original file unchanged on your device.
PDF size can come from images, embedded resources and document structure, so the amount of reduction varies from file to file. A document dominated by high-resolution images may offer more room for compression than a compact text-only PDF. Stronger compression can also affect visual quality, so check the resulting document before using it as your final copy. Pages, text and graphics should also be reviewed after processing when the document is important.
The tool is intended for convenient browser-based processing and works locally rather than requiring you to upload the PDF to a remote processing server. If file size is already acceptable and you only need selected pages, use the PDF Split & Page Extractor. To combine documents instead, use the PDF Merger.
Reducing PDF size for upload and email
Reduce the size of image-heavy or scanned PDF documents in the browser when compression is appropriate for the file. Smaller output can be easier to email or upload, but stronger compression may reduce image sharpness and should be checked visually.
When this tool is useful
PDF compression can reduce storage and upload time by optimising images and document resources. The achievable reduction depends heavily on what the PDF contains.
Practical limits and quality checks
Scanned image-heavy PDFs usually offer more room for compression than mostly text-based files. Strong compression can make small text or diagrams harder to read, so inspect the final result before deleting the original.
Privacy and responsible use
The PDF is processed for compression in the browser workflow described on this page. Use documents you are authorised to handle, keep the original and inspect small text, diagrams and scanned signatures after compression.
Frequently asked questions
Will the result look exactly like the original PDF?
Not always. Compression can reduce image resolution or recompress embedded graphics, so image-heavy scans may visibly change more than text-focused PDFs. Compare important pages at normal and zoomed viewing sizes before replacing the source.
Can I use it for confidential documents?
For confidential material, first confirm the processing statement on the page and avoid any workflow you do not understand. Even with local browser processing, your own device, browser extensions and downloaded output remain part of the security boundary.
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