Compress PDF
Shrink PDF file size while keeping it readable.
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How to use Compress PDF
About under a minute, start to finish.
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Drag and drop
Drop your PDF onto the upload area, or click to browse for the file.
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Compress
Click Compress PDF. The compression runs entirely in your browser — your file never leaves your device.
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Review the savings
See the original vs compressed size and the percentage saved.
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Download
Click Download compressed PDF to save the smaller version.
Frequently asked about Compress PDF
How much smaller will my PDF get?
Does compression reduce image quality?
Does my file get uploaded anywhere?
What size PDF can I compress?
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