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Compress PDF

Shrink a PDF by resampling its pages, with a live size comparison.

Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded

Drop a PDF to compress

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Up to 100 MB. It never leaves your device.

Frequently asked questions

How much smaller will my PDF get?

It depends on the file. Scanned or image-heavy PDFs often shrink dramatically, while a short text-only PDF may get larger. The tool always shows the before and after size so you can decide before downloading.

Will the text still be selectable after compressing?

No. Compression works by re-rendering each page as an image, which is the only method available without a server. The text becomes part of the picture, so it is no longer selectable or searchable.

Which setting should I choose?

'Balanced' suits most documents. Use 'Best quality' for anything being printed, and 'Smallest file' for email attachments where legibility on screen is all that matters.

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