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Compress a PDF — reduce file size

Shrink a PDF by recompressing its images — free, in your browser, nothing uploaded.

Compress PDF

Your PDF

Compression level

Add a PDF to compress

How it works

01 Add a PDF

Drop the PDF you want to shrink — it never leaves your device.

02 Pick a level

Choose Strong, Balanced or Light compression.

03 Download

Get a smaller PDF — see exactly how much you saved.

FAQ

How does it shrink the PDF?

It re-compresses the images embedded in the PDF at a lower quality, in your browser. Scanned and photo-heavy PDFs shrink the most.

Are my PDFs uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser — your file never leaves your device, and nothing is sent to a server.

Why did my PDF barely shrink?

PDFs that are mostly text (not images) are already small, so there is little to compress. This tool helps most with image-heavy or scanned PDFs.

Will it lower the quality?

Images are re-encoded at the level you pick (Strong is smallest, Light keeps the most quality). Text stays sharp; page dimensions are unchanged.

Does it cost anything?

No — it is completely free, no signup.