Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size so documents are easier to email and upload.

About Compress PDF

Email systems and upload forms often reject PDFs that are a few megabytes too large. Compressing a PDF shrinks it - mainly by optimizing the images inside - so it fits the limit while staying readable.

Upload your PDF and let the tool re-optimize its contents. Scanned documents and image-heavy files usually shrink the most, because their photos and scans carry the bulk of the size. Text-only PDFs are already compact, so expect smaller gains there.

Use it to get a contract under an email limit, to speed up a download on your website, or to archive a stack of scans without filling your drive. Keep the original if you need maximum print quality, since compression trades some image fidelity for size.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my PDF so large in the first place?

Usually because of high-resolution scans or embedded photos, which compression targets directly.

Will the text stay sharp?

Yes - text generally stays crisp; the size savings come mostly from images.

How much smaller will it get?

It depends on the content; scanned and image-heavy PDFs often shrink dramatically, text-only ones less so.

Does compressing reduce quality?

Image quality may drop slightly to save space; keep the original for print if needed.

Is my document kept private?

Files are processed over HTTPS and deleted automatically a short time after download.