Compress PDF
Shrink large PDF files for email, web, or storage. Choose your compression level and preview the size reduction before downloading.
Select a PDF to compress
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How to use Compress PDF
Upload your PDF
Select the PDF you want to compress.
Choose compression level
Pick Low, Medium, or High compression based on your needs.
Download compressed file
See the file size reduction and download the optimized PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Compression ratio depends on content. Image-heavy PDFs typically compress 60–80%. Text-only PDFs see 20–40% reduction.
Yes. Text, links, and bookmarks are preserved during compression.
Low (best quality), Medium (balanced), and High (smallest size).