Local compression
Process common PDFs directly in the current browser.
Compress PDF
Compress PDF files online in your browser
Import a PDF, choose a compression level, preview file size details, and download a smaller PDF when the content can be optimized.
Size comparison
Check original and compressed file size before downloading.
Simple levels
Choose a practical compression level without complex settings.
Use cases
When should you compress a PDF?
Compress PDFs before email attachments, web uploads, customer delivery, archive storage, or systems with file size limits.
Email attachments
Reduce PDF size before sending documents.
Upload limits
Prepare files for forms and platforms with strict limits.
Archive cleanup
Try a smaller copy while keeping the original file unchanged.
FAQ
Compress PDF FAQ
Will every PDF become smaller?
No. Text-based or already optimized PDFs may not shrink much.
Does it reduce image quality?
This first browser-local version focuses on safe PDF rewriting and basic compression behavior.
Is the original file changed?
No. A new compressed PDF result is generated.
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