Compress a PDF
A lighter PDF that still reads well, ready to send.
PriceFree for files up to 10 MB. Larger files: 24-hour pass for €1.00 · shown in your currency at checkout. Taxes included. No account.
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Compress PDF
Makes scans and photo-heavy PDFs small enough to email or upload. Each page is redrawn as an image at Strong, Balanced or Light strength, or at whatever quality reaches a target size you type. Text stays readable but can no longer be selected, so keep your original.
- Each page is redrawn as an image at the quality you choose. Text stays readable but can no longer be selected.
- Everything is done inside your browser, so private files stay on your device.
- Best for scans and photo-heavy PDFs. Text-only PDFs are often small already.
Questions
Why can I not select text afterwards?
Pages are saved as images to reach a small size. Keep your original if you need the text.
Can I compress to an exact size?
Yes. Type a target size, like 1 MB or 200 KB. The tool tries lower and lower quality and saves the first result that fits.
My PDF is only text. Will it shrink?
Often not much, because text-only PDFs are usually small already. If the result is not smaller than your file, nothing is saved.
How much does it cost?
Files up to 10 MB are free. A bigger file needs a 24-hour pass for €1.00, taxes included. No account.