Compress a PDF
Make your PDF lighter for email or upload forms, compressed on your own device.
Sealed on this device
Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Sealed
Your PDF
How it works
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Add your PDF
Drop a PDF or pick it from your device.
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Choose a level
Light keeps the best quality, Strong makes the smallest file. Recommended suits most documents.
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Compress and download
Select Compress PDF. You see how much lighter the file is, and it downloads straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is compressed by your browser, on your device. Nothing is sent to us or to anyone else.
How does the compression work?
Most of a PDF’s weight usually comes from its photos and scans. They are resized to what the page really needs and saved again with a lighter quality. The rest of the file is then packed more tightly, without changing its text.
Will my text stay sharp?
Yes. Text, fonts and drawings are not touched, so they stay perfectly sharp and searchable. Only images are made lighter.
Why didn’t my file get smaller?
Some PDFs are already well compressed, or contain mostly text. If the new version would not be smaller, you get your original file back and the tool tells you so.
Which level should I choose?
Recommended works for most documents you send by email. Choose Light if you plan to print, and Strong when a website or form limits the file size.