Compress PDF
Reduce the file size of your PDF documents without losing quality.
How to compress a PDF
- 1Upload the PDF you want to shrink.
- 2Pick a quality level that balances size and clarity.
- 3Download a smaller PDF that is easier to email and upload.
Why compress a PDF
- ✓Smaller files that fit email and upload limits.
- ✓Choose the quality trade-off that suits you.
- ✓Keeps your document readable and shareable.
- ✓Free and secure.
Frequently asked questions
Will compression reduce quality?
Higher compression reduces size more and may soften images slightly. Choose a lighter setting to keep more detail.
Why did my file not get much smaller?
PDFs that are mostly text are already compact. The biggest savings come from documents with large or high-resolution images.