Compress PDF

Make a PDF smaller by re-encoding its pages at a quality level you choose. Great for email limits and uploads. Pick a level and compare the before/after size.

How to compress pdf

Drop a PDF file.

Choose a compression level.

Click Compress and download the smaller PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Will text stay selectable?

Strong compression rasterises pages (text becomes part of the image). Use the 'Light' level to keep more fidelity.

Uploaded anywhere?

No — compression runs in your browser.