Compress PDF Online

Reduce your PDF file size without losing quality. Our free PDF compressor optimizes documents for email, web, and storage while maintaining readability.

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Low: Best quality, minimal size reduction (~20-40%)

Medium: Good balance of quality and size (~40-60%)

High: Maximum compression, some quality loss (~60-80%)

How to Compress PDF Files

  1. Upload your PDF file
  2. Select compression level (Low, Medium, High)
  3. Click "Compress PDF" to start
  4. Download your compressed PDF

About PDF Compression


Large PDF files can be problematic for email attachments, web uploads, and storage. Our PDF compressor reduces file sizes significantly while preserving document quality and readability.

The compression algorithm optimizes images, removes redundant data, and streamlines the PDF structure. You can choose from three compression levels: Low (best quality), Medium (balanced), and High (smallest size).

Text in your PDF remains sharp and readable at all compression levels. The tool is particularly effective for PDFs with many images, where it can achieve size reductions of 70-90%.

For documents with scanned pages, our compressor applies specialized optimization that reduces size while maintaining OCR text if present. Vector graphics and fonts are preserved accurately.

The compressed PDF is fully compatible with all PDF readers and maintains interactive elements like links, forms, and bookmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I reduce my PDF size?
Compression results vary based on content. Image-heavy PDFs can be reduced by 70-90%, while text-only PDFs may see 20-40% reduction.
Will compression affect text quality?
No, text remains crisp and readable. Only images are compressed, and you can control the compression level.
Can I compress multiple PDFs at once?
Yes, our batch compression feature lets you compress multiple PDFs simultaneously.
What's the difference between compression levels?
Low maintains highest quality with moderate compression. Medium offers balanced results. High achieves maximum compression with some quality trade-off.
Is the compressed PDF compatible with all readers?
Yes, compressed PDFs work with all standard PDF readers and maintain full compatibility.