Compress PDF
Reduce the size of a PDF so it fits an upload limit or email attachment. Pick a compression level, see exactly how much you saved, then download the smaller file.
Drag and drop a PDF here
PDF files up to 100 MB
Your files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers.
How to Use the Compress PDF Tool
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Add the PDF you want to shrink.
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Choose a compression level.
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Press Compress PDF and compare the sizes.
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Download the smaller file if you are happy with it.
Compress PDF Features
Clear before and after
The original size, new size and percentage saved are shown together.
Four levels
From a light clean-up that keeps text selectable to strong compression for scans.
Great for scans
Image-heavy scanned documents usually shrink the most.
Processed in your browser
Your files are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers.
Free and unlimited
No account, no watermark and no daily limit.
Works on mobile
Large tap targets and layouts that fit a phone screen.