Compress PDF
Reduce your PDF's file size so it fits email limits and uploads faster. Pick a quality level — smaller file or higher fidelity — and download in seconds.
How it works
- 1
Drop your PDF into the box above, or click to choose it.
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Pick a compression level — Balanced works well for most documents.
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Download your smaller PDF. It's removed from our servers after 2 hours.
Secure, private, and in your control
Your files travel over an encrypted connection, are never shared or sold, and are automatically deleted from our servers 2 hours after processing — no account required, ever.
- Encrypted upload
- Deleted after 2 hours
- No sign-up required
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How much smaller will my PDF get?
It depends on the content. PDFs full of photos often shrink by 50–90%; text-only PDFs are already compact and shrink less.
Will compressing reduce the quality of my PDF?
The 'Smallest size' preset visibly reduces image quality; 'Balanced' keeps documents looking good for screens; 'High quality' keeps images crisp for printing. Text always stays sharp.
Is it free to compress a PDF?
Yes — free, no account needed, with daily limits to keep the service fast for everyone.
What happens to my file afterwards?
Your original and compressed files are deleted from our servers automatically within 2 hours. We never read or share your documents.
Why is my compressed PDF not smaller?
Some PDFs — especially text-only ones or already-compressed files — can't shrink much further. Try the 'Smallest size' preset for the biggest reduction.
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