Smart compression
- Preserves vector text for clarity
- Tunes image quality for best size-to-clarity ratio
- Removes metadata and embedded thumbnails
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Compress PDF
Make your PDFs smaller for easy email and uploads—keep text crisp and images sharp.
Compress PDF – Reduce File Size
- Upload your PDF
- Choose target size or compression level
- Download the optimized PDF
Tip: For scanned PDFs, higher DPI images will need stronger compression.
Why compress a PDF?
Smaller PDFs upload faster, meet email size limits, and save storage—without visibly sacrificing quality when done right.
Best practices
- Set a sensible target (e.g., 300–500 KB)
- For scans, use 150–200 DPI for documents
- Use grayscale for text-heavy pages with photos removed
FAQ
Will quality drop?
We apply smart compression for minimal visible loss while keeping text crisp.
Do you store my files?
No—processing happens in your browser; files aren’t stored on our servers.