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Compress PDF, made effortless.

Reduce file size with four carefully tuned levels. Private processing, clear progress, and automatic expiry based on your session type.

Private storageQueue processingGuest files: 1 hour

Processing options

Quality impact: Low

Files use random private names and are deleted automatically after one hour.

Private by default

Files stay outside the public web root and use random storage names.

Validated twice

File content is checked before queueing and again by the processing engine.

Built for focus

One clear workflow from upload to a secure, expiring download.

How to use Compress PDF

Compress PDF reduces document size using preset or custom settings. Stronger compression can make images and small text less clear, so the smallest file is not always the best result.

Input: one PDF, up to 50 MB. Output: one compressed PDF.

  1. Upload the PDF: Keep the original file so you can compare it with the result.
  2. Choose a preset: Start with balanced or a purpose-based preset; use custom settings only when you understand the quality trade-off.
  3. Compare the result: Check file size, small text, photographs, diagrams, and scanned signatures before sharing.

Limits to review

  • A PDF that is already compressed may become only slightly smaller.
  • Aggressive DPI, grayscale, or JPEG settings can permanently reduce visual quality in the output copy.

Frequently asked questions

Which compression level should I choose?

Start with Balanced. Move to a stronger setting only if the result is still above your size limit.

Will the compressed PDF look identical?

Not always. Image recompression and downsampling can change fine detail, especially at stronger settings.

Can I remove PDF metadata?

The custom preset includes a metadata-removal option. Review the output if metadata is important to your workflow.

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