Compress PDF Files

Reduce PDF file size while keeping the best possible quality. Free, private, and no sign up required.

Drop a PDF file here, or click to browse

Select one PDF file — 25 MB max.

How It Works

Upload

Add a PDF file by dragging it in or browsing.

Choose level

Pick Maximum, Recommended, or Less compression.

Download

Click Compress and download your smaller PDF.

Features

Three compression levels to choose from

Keep pages, fonts, and layout intact

No sign up, no watermark, no hidden fees

Files are deleted automatically after processing

Benefits

You're in control

Choose exactly how much compression to apply.

Save space

Make large PDFs small enough to email or upload.

Private by default

Files are never stored or shared with anyone.

Free forever

No account, no watermark, no catch.

About Compressing PDF Files

Compressing a PDF reduces its file size while keeping the content the same. This makes it easier to email, upload, or share. You can compress a PDF without installing any software.

Upload your file, pick a compression level, and click Compress. Your smaller PDF is ready in seconds. The tool runs entirely online.

Three levels to choose from

  • Maximum compression — 72 dpi, the smallest possible file. Best for documents where small size matters more than sharpness.
  • Recommended — 150 dpi, a good balance. Smaller than the original but still crisp enough for most uses.
  • Less compression — 300 dpi, near-original quality. The file will still be smaller, but the difference is harder to notice.

When to compress a PDF

  • You need to email a PDF that exceeds the attachment limit
  • You want faster uploads to a form or portal
  • You are archiving documents and want to save disk space
  • You are sharing a scan that came out larger than expected

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