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How to Compress a PDF

1. Select Your PDF

Click 'Select PDF File' or drag and drop your document into the upload area.

2. Choose Compression

Select your desired compression level. We recommend the default for a good balance.

3. Compress & Download

Click 'Compress PDF'. Your new, smaller file will be ready to download instantly.

Why Use Our PDF Compressor?

100% Secure

Your files are never uploaded to any server. All compression happens locally in your browser.

Balanced Quality

Our tool intelligently reduces file size without destroying image quality, giving you the best result.

Completely Free

Compress as many PDF files as you want, for free. No limits, no watermarks, no sign-ups.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to compress my PDF here?

Yes, it is 100% safe. Your files are processed directly in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is ever uploaded to our servers, which guarantees your privacy.

Will compressing the PDF reduce its quality?

Yes, any compression involves a trade-off between file size and visual quality, especially for images. Our 'Recommended' setting provides a great balance for most documents. Note that compressing a PDF often converts vector graphics and text into images, which means you may not be able to select text in the compressed file.

How does the compression work?

Our tool works by rendering each page of your PDF as an image and then re-compressing that image at a lower quality setting before putting it back into a new PDF document. This is highly effective for PDFs containing large images.