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Three compression levels
Low, Medium and High trade image quality for file size, so you choose the balance.
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Compress PDF
Shrink a PDF's file size with Low, Medium or High compression, right in your browser.
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High-Speed Client-Side PDF Compressor
Compress & shrink PDF files
Reduce heavy PDF file sizes for emails and web uploads while maintaining crisp text clarity. 100% private and processed locally in your browser.
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How it works
How to use Compress PDF
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Drag and drop a PDF file, or click to select it from your device.
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Pick a compression level: Low for the best quality, Medium for a balance, or High for the smallest file.
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Click Compress PDF, compare the original and compressed sizes, then download your smaller PDF.
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Features
Why you'll love this tool
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See the savings
Compare the original size, the compressed size and the percentage saved before you download.
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Never larger than before
If compressing would make your file bigger, you're offered the original instead.
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Same page size
Every page keeps its original dimensions, so the layout and print size don't change.
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Live progress
A progress bar shows each page as it's compressed, even for long documents.
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100% private
Files are compressed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Add your PDF, choose Low, Medium or High compression and click Compress PDF. When it's done, click Download to save the smaller file.
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